Come To Your Senses with Mary Lofgren: Recent Episodes
Mary Lofgren
Come to your Senses is where we explore how to live bravely and beautifully through a lifestyle of embodiment. You'll hear empowering lessons on mindfulness, mindset, somatic healing and neuroscience, as well as beauty, great food, style, art and slow living through simple pleasures http://www.schoolofsensualliving.com
Today you're in for a treat — a truffle called Savoring August: A monthly magazine created exclusively for members of our seasonal living community. You'll hear seasonal rituals, recipes, poetry, and an invitation to savor the last golden days before autumn arrives. Discover August's key dates (Lammas, the New Moon in Leo, a meteor shower, and a full lunar eclipse), a workshop on shifting from scarcity to abundance consciousness, and a closing original poem to help you linger and luxuriate in the honeyed gifts of August.
Links from the Show:
- Download the PDF version of Savoring August
- Join The Sanctuary waitlist for our September opening
- Full episode and show notes here
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Ever hit that 3pm wall where you feel too fried to meditate but too wired to actually rest?
In today's episode, we're exploring why the fourth coffee and doom scroll combo may offer short term relief, but ultimately leaves you more glassy eyed than you started.
You’ll discover how to infuse your afternoons with what your senses are really craving: a plump serving of full-bodied pleasure.
Four sensory truffles await in today’s episode. Hit play and let’s dive in.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
- Sensing the Sacred Guided Journal
- Inner Secret Garden Meditation
- Leave a review for the episode
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Have you ever been overwhelmed by a feeling?
It’s common wisdom to “feel it to heal it”, but what does that even mean?
Do you ever try to feel your feelings, but only end up feeling more anxious, more confused, and in more suffering?
In today’s episode, certified embodiment coach Mary Lofgren shares over a decade of experiencing in helping people become more embodied through bringing in the felt senses to feel their feelings (and not get stuck in them.)
You’ll discover:
- Four simple techniques to go from analyzing your emotions to feeling and confidently expressing them
- How to move stuck emotions through your body and return them to a state of flow
- Why so many women and femmes question the messages of their bodies, and how to reclaim a sense of self-trust
- How to access the wisdom inside the emotion, and allow it to reshape your life from the inside out
Come learn how to become an embodied, emotionally expressed powerhouse in this mini-masterclass on how to actually feel your feelings
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
- Learn more about Embodied Intelligence Coaching
- Episode Homepage
- Susan Piver - Meditation Teacher
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What happens when you've spent a lifetime trying to think your way through life, only to discover that more thinking isn't the answer?
In this candid conversation, I sit down with my dear coaching client Natalie Angeloni to explore her journey through Embodied Intelligence Coaching.
This episode is for you if:
• You find yourself caught in cycles of overthinking and self-doubt.
• You're navigating a season of change and feel unsure of your next step.
• You've spent most of your life living from the neck up and want a deeper connection with yourself.
• You're exhausted from pushing, striving, and trying to control every outcome.
• You're ready to create meaningful change from the inside out.
If you're feeling stuck, navigating a season of change, or longing to stop over-efforting and start living from a deeper sense of trust, this episode offers a powerful glimpse into what's possible.
To learn more about Embodied Intelligence or schedule a conversation with Mary, visit marylofgren.com/coaching.
To learn more about Natalie and her coaching practice, check out her website here.
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With over two decades as a licensed esthetician, if there’s one thing I know, it’s how to spa.
In this episode I'll teach you how to recreate a spa experience in everyday life through three sensory-rich gems.
You'll hear gems on:
- Why spa rituals are not just self care, but a form of self-mothering and somatic restoration
- 1–5 minute rituals that move energy, boost blood flow, and create real radiance from within
- Small sensory touches you can add to your home and workspace today
- A loungewear investment that makes every morning feel like a hug
EPISODE PAGE & LINKS
Resources mentioned:
- Sanctuary Membership
- Daily Rituals for Delicious Mornings
- Free 5-Minute Velvet Reset
- Asheville Salt Cave
- Acorn Slippers
- My favorite morning robe
spa rituals at home, feminine embodiment, sensory wellness, somatic healing, beauty breaks, self-mothering, nervous system regulation, daily rituals
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If you've ever experienced loss, been close to death or the dying, or just deeply pondered your own mortality, you know that turning towards death can be the key to truly living. In today's episode, Mary Lofgren speaks with Ned Buskirk.
Ned is the founder of You're Going to Die, a non-profit that holds space for grief, death, and living through creative expression and conversation.
That night, I experienced what it truly means to Come to Our Senses: to wake from the trance of separateness, and be cracked open by the beauty of our shared humanity.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
- Full episode show notes
- Learn more at yg2d.com
- The You're Going to Die Podcast
- Alive Inside Prison Program
- A 5-minute practice to get back in your body
- Heart Healing Support Kit: A Balm for a Broken Heart
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Sometimes, the pressure to create an optimized morning routine can be so immense.
Cold plunges. Tuning forks.
Shots of liquids that smell like a turnip's flatulence.
Me? I'm more of a buttered croissant, sliced apricot, bergamot steam coming off a cup of Earl Grey kind of gal.
And if I had to guess, I'd bet you are too.
In a world of habit trackers and sleep scores, a morning worth savoring can feel like a lost art.
In today's episode, I'll teach you how to step out of the rush and into the lush with magnetic morning pleasure.
You'll hear gems on:
- How to make your morning more delicious
- How one breath, one sip, one moment creates a genuine shift from bracing to beauty
- The hidden sensory portals already built into your morning routine
- My analog alarm + mochi white noise machine
- The Sensual Sip, Barefoot Beginnings, the Queen's Walk, and more
Links & Resources:
- ✨ Daily Rituals for Delicious Mornings album →
- 🎁 Free five-minute Velvet Reset practice
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Just yesterday I was speaking with a dear client about the fear a woman feels as she gets older. The idea that we’ll arrive at a certain age, feeling full of regret over not having done enough, saved enough, risked enough, or made enough of our lives.
So this fear runs us, prodding us from behind like a pitchfork, pushing us further away from ourselves and our deeper, truer desires. But then something happens when we enter mid-life.
The rushing outwards starts to spiral back inwards.
And while not always the case, we tend to arrive at the fearsome place feeling like we’ve arrived right on time, and in style.
Now all of this sounds great, until you start calling a woman a crone. 😮
Crone tends to conjure images of being dried up, withered.
Oh, what a smear campaign.
What a poisoning of the water of a woman’s beauty, power, and pleasure as she moves through life.
One of the ways we (ahem) come to our senses around aging, time, and true feminine beauty is to see it modeled.
And today, I couldn’t be more proud and excited to bring you the most magnificent, gorgeous, radiant model I know: my Mom.
You'll hear gems on:
- A special ceremony that changed how we both saw the aging process
- The most important thing to do to prepare for Crone-Hood
- Which Golden Girl each of us would be
- Wise tid-bits and Mother/Daughter giggles you’re just gonna love
Links from the Episode:
- Meet my new pup, Little Man!
- Dance of the Dissident Daughter by Sue Monk Kidd
- Click over to the episode page for full show notes, and to see a photo of my beloved Dad
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Today’s episode is a poetic, pleasure-filled journey through the simple rituals and elemental delights that give spring her slowly ripening, lush radiance.
The crunch of first asparagus, the first day without the need for an overcoat, the sweet sound of birdsong coaxing our bodies back to life–these are just a few notes of the symphony of pleasures that await you today.
Whether you’re basking in blossoms or still watching snow melt, let’s luxuriate in this springtime love letter to your senses.
View the full episode and show notes here: marylofgren.com
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Do you ever find traditional regulation methods to feel a little...boring? Do you desire ways not just to feel calm, but ways to feel more alive, more pleasured, and more connected to the living world?
Join Mary Lofgren in this episode of Come to Your Senses on how to conjure pleasure and relaxation through receptivity. You'll learn how to use beauty to regulate your nervous system, embodiment methods to wake yourself up, and adornment to bring creative zest back into your life.
You'll also hear about Mary's signature program, The Woman's Way of Embodiment (open now through April 9th) — a four month immersion into how to lives as a pleasure seeker, beauty lover, and somatic savant. Learn more and enroll here.
Click here for the full episode page and show notes.
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Do you ever feel like you're doing all the right things to downshift – breathwork, meditation, sound baths – but some part of you still always feels "on"? In this episode Mary Lofgren, certified feminine embodiment coach and host of Come to Your Senses, breaks down the way traditional nervous system tools often don't meet the feminine nervous system with what it truly needs for support. You'll hear about the six pillars of a Woman's Way of embodiment, and how to move beyond regulation into radiance.
Links from the episode:
Check out the episode on marylofgren.com
Work with Mary 1:1 in The Woman's Way of Embodiment
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It is well known that our nervous systems are built for survival. But what is less well known is the way they are also built for pleasure, connection, and aliveness. In this episode of Come to Your Senses, Mary Lofgren we unpack the research gap that left feminine nervous systems understudied for decades, and how you can find your way back to regulation, rest, and resplendence, in ways that work with, not against, your feminine nervous system.
You'll hear gems on:
- The research gap in feminine nervous system science, and why traditional advice often leaves out the nuance women need to feel supported
- Why your sensitivity is a fabulous design feature, not a flaw
- How regulation tools differ for women and femmes
- How to navigate less towards calming down and more towards coming alive
Mentioned in the Episode
- Free class: How to Understand and Care for Your Resplendent Feminine Nervous System — March 18th, live and recorded, Register here
- Mary's book: Sensing the Sacred
- Episode 204 webpage: You Are Wired for Pleasure
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Do you ever feel unsure how to hear or trust your body? Do you ever worry that listening to your body would mean abandoning all your responsibilities, or losing momentum on hard work? Do want a relationship with your body that feels luscious, grounded, and steeped in self-trust, but aren’t sure where to begin?
In today’s episode, The Feminine Art of Trusting Your Body Again, Mary Lofgren explores the how to rebuild body trust and befriend the wisdom of your body's voice.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to understand the hidden language of your body
- How to tell the difference between true desire and nervous system distress
- 3 simple ways to rebuild self-trust
- How to listen to your body's intuitive urges without reacting on impulse
- How to restore a sense of clarity, confidence, and friendship with your body
Links from the Show:
- A Five-Minute Practice to Get Back In Your Body: Free Download
- Qoya Inspired Movement
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Creative work thrives safety, rhythm, and support. In this episode of Come to Your Senses, we explore how gentle structure can help creative people stay focused, reduce overwhelm, and finish meaningful work. If you struggle with distraction, overthinking, or inconsistent creative energy, this episode offers a calmer, more sustainable approach to productivity.
Topics include:
- How to use gentle structure to support your creative focus
- How to work with your energy and turn mental static into embodied clarity
- How to leave yourself wanting with creative projects, and increase desire to return
- Tools of embodiment to support a steady, sustainable pace.
This episode is perfect for reeling yourself in when you feel pulled in too many directions, and enjoying a focused flow of delicious creativity.
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Do you ever hold back to avoid heartbreak, even though what you really want is to love wholeheartedly?
In this episode of Come To Your Senses with Mary Lofgren, I'm sharing what fostering dogs has taught me about love, presence, and showing up with an open heart, even when loss is inevitable. Fostering has been an unexpected masterclass in relationships, attachment, boundaries, and letting love move through my life, and I'm excited to share what gems of wisdom I've learned with you today.
Here's to all the ways that only love can break, and open, our hearts.
Topics include:
- What fostering dogs taught me about relationships, love, and healthy attachment
- How to love, even when you can't fully attach
- Dating, boundaries, and intuition
- Being willing to fall in love (again and again)
This episode is perfect for anyone who loves dogs, has known heartbreak, believes in loving fully, and wants to live with more emotional freedom.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
- The Healing Heartbreak Support Kit - Balm for a broken heart
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This episode looks to Imbolc, a seasonal living holy day to keep warmth, hope, and tending alive. We explore seasonal living to help us stay human, foods to fortify and delight you, and rituals you can take to tend the spark of light alive within yourself.
Themes we explore: Imbolc, seasonal living, hope, staying human, Brigid, Celtic seasonal festivals, end of winter, candle ritual, seasonal wisdom, feminine spirituality
Mentioned in the episode:
- Live with Mary: Seasonal Nourishment Circle in Oakland, CA
- Pear Porridge Recipe by Harriet Davidson
- Full show notes available at marylofgren.com →
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Does it ever annoy you when people tell you you need to slow down?
Especially when there’s so much to do, and so much you want to do, slowing down can feel like the last thing you need.
Or maybe you crave a more intentional pace, but feel like you need to turn your life into Pinterest perfection.
Today’s episode explores what slowing down actually means in the body.
Think less retreating from life, more feeling safe enough to actually inhabit it.
We explore:
- Why “just relax” isn’t helpful advice
- What you’re really seeking when you want to slow down, and a more honest way to get there
- Three luxurious ways to tend your feminine nervous system
Make like a sloth and climb on in.
Themes:
slowing down, nervous system regulation, feminine nervous system, presence practice, how to relax, stress relief for women, somatic healing, polyvagal theory for beginners
Links from the show:
- Join The Sanctuary
- LORE: Lifestyle of Reverence Everyday
- Anchored by Deb Dana
- Leave a review of the Podcast
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Today's episode is a love letter from the pages of my journal, written for you in those moments where change loses it's luster, and staying with it feels steep. Think of this as a trail snack - like a handful of seasoned almonds - nutrition for the soul that offers presence, poetry, and a lantern to guide your next steps.
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Dear Ones,
As a new year dawns, I know you may be planting new seeds of intention, dreams, and desires. I also know that old chestnut of adrenaline-fueled New Year transformation may already be rising in your bloodstream.
Think of today’s episode like you are slowly sipping an elegant digestif to quell the heartburn of New Year messaging. You'll discover:
- A gentler way of nurturing your intentions slowly and steadily, through the art of tending
- Three powerful mindset shifts to attune your perspective and bolster your energy for new habits and small shifts
- How to imagine a vivid vision, where your intentions reach not just to the branches of your life, but to the roots and blossoms too
This episode was inspired by our theme for a new season in The Sanctuary, which opens today to new members for a very limited time.
If you’d like support in sustaining your energy toward what you really want, a place to practice presence-based leadership, and how to enjoy and delight in the process of change, you’re oh so warmly invited to join us in The Sanctuary here.
As a special bonus, I'll be hosting a live, 2-hour, Embodying Your Word of Year workshop in January, as a way to let your word take up residence inside you, becoming something you can feel in your breath, your posture, your pace.
Join us for a season of fun, ease, and joyful tending in The Sanctuary today.
With Love and Excitement,
Mary
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In the midst of holiday chaos, full calendars, and the strange pressure to both rest and do more, this episode is like a little pixie sitting on your shoulder, whispering just what you need to hear. Rather than another list of things to optimize, you'll hear simple, embodied ways to soften your pace from the inside out, and reclaim your energy without needing life to cooperate first. Pour the cocoa, pull up a pouf, and let's dive in.
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Let us slip into the glow of solstice season with four velvety, soul-soothing rituals.
Each is simple enough to use what you already have at home
We explore the magic of entering the dark with your body as your guide, a ritual to contact your heart’s truest desires, candlelit practices for reflection and gratitude, and a tender house-blessing to welcome the returning light.
If you’re craving a slower, more sensual way to move through the seasons, these rituals offer warmth, wonder, and wisdom. Let’s dive in.
🕯️ P.S. - If what you hear in this episode inspires you, I invite you to join us live for Winter Solstice Candlelight Qoya - an evening of movement and magic. Click here to learn more.
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In the fall of 2020, I bought a house. I needed a few furnishings, so on the Friday after Thanksgiving I innocently wandered onto some home décor websites.
I was not prepared for the full-force assault on my senses that is Black Friday shopping.
I remember saying to a friend at the time, “I should have worn a helmet.”
Now, I’m not here to tell anyone they should or shouldn’t buy those bamboo sheets they’ve been eyeing.
But what I do know is this:
The urgency of Black Friday is a perfect metaphor for what happens when scarcity intensifies, and impulse takes over.
And while I love a good sale, what I love even more is the feeling of integrity, intuition, and ease around my purchases.
If that idea sounds good to you, I invite you to listen to today's episode.
I’m sharing a few of my own stories, and I’ve also included a special, soothing Black Friday meditation to help you get less swept up by the noise outside, and settle back into sanity and self.
P.S. If you’re craving a slower, softer way to move through the season, my new book Sensing the Sacred is the perfect anchor. It makes a lovely gift for someone you cherish, including yourself! Explore the book and gift bundles here.
My new book, Sensing the Sacred: A guided journal of sensory spirituality and daily ritual. Available in personalized, limited edition copies, now through December 1st. Click here to learn more: https://marylofgren.com/sensing-the-sacred
Step right up and pull up a pouf, because today is a very exciting, big reveal on Come to Your Senses. My new journal, Sensing the Sacred, is now available!
Today I'm sharing the creative process behind the book, the deeper roots of sensory spirituality, and how to create a spiritual practice that feels both doable, and deeply nourishing. You’ll hear passages from the book, learn about returning to a spirituality that's not confined by rules or rigidity, and discover how to awaken your senses, deepen your intuition, and bring more wonder into everyday life.
Whether you're seeking a more sumptuous mindfulness practices, embodiment tools, or a more meaningful, everyday approach to spiritual practice, this episode will meet you right where you are, with a basket of treasures. Hit play, and let's begin the journal.
Check out the new book: Sensing the Sacred, available in personalized, limited edition copies, through December 1st.
My new book, Sensing the Sacred: A guided journal of sensory spirituality and daily ritual. Available in personalized, limited edition copies, now through December 1st. Click here to learn more: https://marylofgren.com/sensing-the-sacred
Listen, self-care is great. But sometimes, a girl just needs something a little…more
Sometimes self-care needs to feel more like self-seduction.
It’s not enough to just drink more water or hit the snooze one extra time.
She needs sparkle, zest, cheek, and creativity to really fill her cup to overfloweth.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing six simple, sensory ways to feel less like a zombie, and more like the living, breathing work of art you are.
Hit play and let’s begin.
P.S. - If you enjoyed this episode, you’ll love what you find when you click these links:
- Working with Mary
- Joining The Sanctuary
- Free Sensual Living Resources
My new book, Sensing the Sacred: A guided journal of sensory spirituality and daily ritual. Available in personalized, limited edition copies, now through December 1st. Click here to learn more: https://marylofgren.com/sensing-the-sacred
If you've ever felt tired of living from your analytical, over-thinking mind, and strategized a change by becoming more disciplined, more perfect, more...better, this mini-episode is for you.
If you find yourself somewhere in this story, The Sanctuary is here to welcome your sweaty dancing, spiritually curvy self with open arms. We close for new members tonight, head to https://marylofgren.com/sanctuary to join us.
My new book, Sensing the Sacred: A guided journal of sensory spirituality and daily ritual. Available in personalized, limited edition copies, now through December 1st. Click here to learn more: https://marylofgren.com/sensing-the-sacred
Sometimes, the smallest rituals create the biggest transformation. In this episode we explore how to turn everyday moments into living altars of beauty and meaning. You’ll learn how to create tiny sensory rituals that soothe your nervous system, awaken your feminine presence, and re-enchant your day.
If this conversation lights something within you, The Sanctuary is where we practice these rituals together. It's a seasonal membership for women devoted to beauty, presence, and the art of savoring life, and it's open for new members now through Tuesday, November 4th. Click here to join our cozy cottage of feminine presence.
The Sanctuary doors are open for just a few days 💐If you're ready to feel more alive in your body, at home in yourself, and in love with being alive, we are ready for you. Learn more and join us while enrollment is open at https://marylofgren.com/sanctuary
The Sanctuary doors are open for just a few days 💐If you're ready to feel more alive in your body, at home in yourself, and in love with being alive, we are ready for you. Learn more and join us while enrollment is open at https://marylofgren.com/sanctuary
All around you, enchantment is whirring and stirring.
The books stacked at your bedside, the lemon on your kitchen counter, the coat rack that holds your comings and goings—all dwellings of the holy, prayers in plain sight.
My experience of enchantment is that it is less an escape into fantasy and more a deepening of intimacy.
This is why I'm so excited to gather and bring you a free new workshop:
- The Everyday Enchantress
- A free workshop to bring more magic and meaning into your days, awaken intuition, and make wonder a way of life.
- Wednesday October 29th at 6pm ET / 3pm PT
Click here to save your seat.
The Sanctuary doors are open for just a few days 💐If you're ready to feel more alive in your body, at home in yourself, and in love with being alive, we are ready for you. Learn more and join us while enrollment is open at https://marylofgren.com/sanctuary
It’s my birthday! Today I turn 45.
44 was a big year.
I moved across the country. (Image I is on one of my cherished walks through the California hills, close to where I live in the Bay Area.)
The Sanctuarycelebrated its first birthday!
There have been new friends, new challenges, new adventures.
I am so very grateful for our connection. It's so meaningful to know that there are folks out there every day reading my emails and listening to the pod.
I am truly humbled to share my art with the world, in this way. Thank you.
For my birthday this year, it's my deep wish to draw more folks, just like you, to the heartbeat of my work—the podcast.
In lieu of cupcakes and candles, would you be so kind as to leave a written review, offer a five star rating, or simply share the pod with a friend, if it feels authentic for you?
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
With 45 candles of joy,
Mary
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Leave a review on:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Or wherever you get your podcasts
🌸 Check our our full library of free gems, rituals, playlists, and resources at marylofgren.com
Happy September dear one! As autumn begins to unfurl the first ribbons of her golden cape, this episode is a chance to take a breath, usher in some breathing room, and relax into the richness of what's to come. You'll hear a devotional piece of my personal writing; a tribute to the fabulous, fierce fronded, beauty of the leek. A new season of pleasure, presence, and possibility awaits. Hit play and let's begin.
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Have you ever noticed how, when you’re bone tired or overstimulated, your mind craves something extravagant, like a two-hour massage, a pint of ice cream, or a week in Italy? And yet, what the body often longs for is something more simple. Something nourishing that doesn’t intensify, but simply satisfies.
Welcome to the art of being satisfied. In this episode I’ll show you how to recognize when your nervous system has slipped beyond its natural boundaries, and how to return to the fertile ground of enoughness. We’ll explore mind, body, sensory, and spirit based practices that invite you into a deeper intimacy with your personal sweet spot of satisfaction.
Pull up a pouf and join me for this exploration of what it means to live in the radiance of enough.
Links From The Episode
- The Sanctuary Community
- Qoya Inspired Movement
- adrienne maree brown
- Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts, and hear your name read on the air!
- Copy/paste to share this episode with a friend: https://marylofgren.com/blog/the-art-of-being-satisfiable
- Learn how to leave a review with a 30-second video
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"The world is full of magic, silently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." W.B. Yeats. There is certain sweetness in surrendering to a sofa, drizzled in a patch of afternoon light. Lounging is the art of striking up a romance with time itself. In this episode, we’ll wander through the pleasures of the lounge, how to not get bored and revert to scrolling when you lounge, cultivate a dreamy state of embodied relaxation, and let the art of lounging wrap around you like silk. Hit play and let's lounge!
Links From The Episode
- Visit the Episode Homepage
- Leave a Review for the Podcast on Apple Podcasts
- Learn how to leave a review with a 30-second video
- Episode 165: The Wild Joy of Creative Expression with Suzi Banks Baum
🌸 Check our our full library of free gems, rituals, playlists, and resources at marylofgren.com
Today’s episode sheds golden hour light on how to savor the ripe, radiant season of late summer. Together, we’ll explore:
- The energetic and emotional qualities of late summer
- Why this time of year can feel both deliciously abundant and strangely bittersweet
- Rituals to help you savor the sweetness of the season through your senses and your spirit
- How to align and reconnect with your seasonal nature to make life more easeful, flowing, and deeply attuned
Let’s slow down to soak up all the simple pleasures of this unique face of the summer season. Hit play and let’s enjoy.
🌸 Check our our full library of free gems, rituals, playlists, and resources at marylofgren.com
Today's episode is a special peek behind the curtain of The Sanctuary community, where in August we're enjoying a month of mastering The Art of Beauty Ritual. Come snuggle up in my salon for a cozy, big-sister-style audio love note on how to make your relationship to beauty more radiant, resplendent, sacred and satisfying.
The Sanctuary is open now through August 7th - click here to join today.
🌸 Check our our full library of free gems, rituals, playlists, and resources at marylofgren.com
In this episode, we time travel through Mesopotamian body paint, ancient offerings of scented jasmine, to love letters sealed with a kiss of scent. This episode will inspire you to indulge in beauty ritual as an expression of adornment, healing, anointing and empowerment.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
Join The Sanctuary: Open Now for One Week Only!
Beauty: The Invisible Embrace by John O’donohue
La Seduction by Elaine Sciolino -
An Ode To Red Lipstick
🌸 Check our our full library of free gems, rituals, playlists, and resources at marylofgren.com
In this episode we explore the “what” and the “how” a life worth swooning over. Swooning: an experience so rich and deliriously lovely it can knock you flat. From the crunch of a perfect French fry to the voluption of bamboo sheets, you'll hear stories, practices, and reflections to help you melt into presence and fall in love with life through your senses.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
- Salt Fat Acid Heat
- The Taste of Things
- Nigella Lawson
- Movie: Buy Now
- L.L. Bean Merino Woll Socks
- Quince Bamboo Sheets
- Naked Goat Cheese
🌸 Check our our full library of free gems, rituals, playlists, and resources at marylofgren.com
Beyond the wispy gowns and filtered photos, this episode offers a fresh, grounded look at what it means to embody a multifaceted expression of feminine energy.
We’ll explore how these qualities show up in all of our lives (no matter your gender identity), why they’re often misunderstood, and how nature can teach us to honor the wholeness interwoven between the two.
Simple examples, soulful stories, and a few laughs (#whoppiecushion) lie ahead, hit play and let's dive in.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
- Leave a review for the podcast
- Mother Ate by Jane Bell
🌸 Check our our full library of free gems, rituals, playlists, and resources at marylofgren.com
In this episode, you'll explore the art of creating more quiet in your life, without needing to retreat to a cabin in the woods or swear off technology forever. You’ll discover three simple, soft practices that invite more peace into your days and spaciousness into your mind. From small sensory rituals to bold moves to clear space, these practices will help you soften the edges of armor and return to your own sanctuary of center.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
- In Celebration of Beauty: A Free Audio Collection from Mary
- Leave a review for the podcast on Itunes
- Susan Piver Meditation Teacher
- Rodrick Covington
🌸 Check our our full library of free gems, rituals, playlists, and resources at marylofgren.com
Cuddle up for this love letter to the hidden histories and secret lives of flowers. We’ll explore how blooms have been used to heal, inspire, and communicate since time began, You’ll also gather creative, practical ideas for bringing more of the beauty and abundance of flowers into your home and heart.
This episode will leave you with a bouquet of timeless wisdom, healing beauty, and creative kindling to brighten your days.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
- In Celebration of Beauty: A Free Audio Collection from Mary
- Fairtrade.net
- Rainforest Alliance
- Veriflora.com
- Slow Flowers
🌸 Check our our full library of free gems, rituals, playlists, and resources at marylofgren.com
Tiny rituals are what create the drumbeat of our week, and the heartbeat of our lives. In today’s episode, you’ll discover:
- The story of one of my greatest inspirations—and his beautifully simple approach to life
- My favorite rituals for closing the day and transitioning from doing to being
- The most reliable Monday ritual I know of to cut through the noise and reconnect with what matters most for the week ahea
🌸 Check our our full library of free gems, rituals, playlists, and resources at marylofgren.com
Gather round the fire today while Mary shares three vivid, unexpected moments that brought her back to life after losing her inner spark. You'll hear crackling stories featuring tassel twirling, hospital glam, and the healing power of everyday sensuality.
🌸 Check our our full library of free gems, rituals, playlists, and resources at marylofgren.com
Meeting overwhelm with productivity methods is a well worn path. But do you ever feel like that path is just a wagon rut that just takes you in circles?
What if the answer isn’t about getting better at handling overwhelm, but instead, finding a deeper presence with your body to unhook from it altogether?
In this episode of Come To Your Senses, I’m weaving you a tale that includes mid-day naps in the coat closet, being saved by a whiff of geranium, and other early stirrings of a sensualist spirit. These tools bring pleasure to life, but more than that, they bring the ability to be awake in life, and to not be sucked in by the undertow so deeply. In this episode you’ll discover:
✨ Why so many of us meet overwhelm with more doing, and what to try instead
✨ How a single inhale of scent can bring you back to center
✨ What it means to be a sensualist, not just in stressful times, but as a way of life
✨ Three powerful gems to ground you when life feels like a bite too big to chew
Plus, you’ll be invited to join me this weekend at The Everyday Sensualist: a 2-hour live (or on-demand) experience to help you slow down, tune in, and live with more presence and pleasure. Get all the juicy details and reserve your spot here: marylofgren.com/workshop
🌸 Check our our full library of free gems, rituals, playlists, and resources at marylofgren.com
New Everyday Sensualist Workshop: https://marylofgren.com/workshop What does it mean to be a sensualist? In this episode, we answer that question with real, simple, beautiful examples of how to make your living from your senses not just an escape from everyday life, but the heart and soul of it.
🌸 Check our our full library of free gems, rituals, playlists, and resources at marylofgren.com
The Renaissance was a time of discovery, beauty, and full-bodied celebration of the senses.
It was also, let’s be honest, a horrendous time of patriarchal oppression and violence, where unless you were a wealthy white man in a powdered wig, you were likely left out of the party, or even crushed beneath its weight.
What would it look like to create an everyday renaissance?
One that reclaims beauty, celebration, and pleasure not as a privileged luxury, but as an essential part of human life?
What if you could thread that age-old spirit of creativity, wonder, art, and reverie, into the fabric of your modern life?
Those are exactly the questions we’re planting in the gem garden today, and harvesting their beautiful blooms.
In today’s episode, you’ll hear about:
- How to become a savant of the senses in your own daily life
- Why beauty and presence are acts of reclamation
- Little ways to live like an artist, and be guided by the muse
- How to infuse your routines with renaissance-level richness
Hit play to discover how to start your own renaissance - a rebirth and recentering of what makes you feel most alive - with just one click.
Here’s to pedestal bowls overflowing with fruit, arias curling through the air like incense, and awakening the essence of the renaissance through your very own body, beauty, and breath.
With love, literature, and lavishness,
Mary
🌸 Check our our full library of free gems, rituals, playlists, and resources at marylofgren.com
Who needs a weekend retreat when you've got chocolate, an open window and Spanish guitar? In this episode, you'll discover how tiny moments of pleasure—just five minutes long—can shift your energy, rewire your nervous system, and transform your day.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Join The Sanctuary Want List - Opening Soon
Episode 171: The Sensualist's Guide To Welcoming Spring
Episode: Italian Inspired Tips For Health and Happiness
🌸 Check our our full library of free gems, rituals, playlists, and resources at marylofgren.com
I’m thrilled to welcome my own beloved Tantra teacher, Lindy James—a woman whose grounded presence and wisdom have deeply influenced my understanding of sensuality, safety, and embodiment.
We get into:
- What Tantra practices teach about being fully present in the body, to experience more of life
- A practical model for knowing and speaking boundaries with clarity and kindness
- Small ways to reconnect with sensuality on your own terms, even if it’s felt distant or dormant
If you’ve been longing to feel more turned on, not just in your pelvis, but in your whole heart and life, this one’s for you.
And if you want to explore this path more deeply, you’ll find Lindy’s offerings linked here in the show notes.
🌸 Check our our full library of free gems, rituals, playlists, and resources at marylofgren.com
Yesterday I stepped outside my front door to the most delicious sensation.
After many months of my body bracing for the chill that greeted me each time I opened the door, this day was different.
The air was soft and warm.
I felt no need to cover my skin.
In fact, I felt a yearning to melt into the warmth that greeted me, and dance with the dappled light streaming through the trees.
As the earth begins to awaken from her beauty sleep, spring is rising up like a morning mist.
Today’s episode is a poetic, pleasure-filled journey through the simple rituals and elemental delights that give spring her slowly ripening, lush radiance.
The crunch of first asparagus, the first day without the need for an overcoat, the sweet sound of birdsong coaxing our bodies back to life–these are just a few notes of the symphony of pleasures that await you today.
Whether you’re basking in blossoms or still watching snow melt, let’s luxuriate in this springtime love letter to your senses.
With petals underfoot,
Mary
Links From The Episode
- THE SANCTUARY: A Feminine Presence Collective
- Home Sweet Maison
- Episode 161 : The Art of Divine Decluttering
- Episode 170: From Marigolds to Holy Knowing with Suzi Banks Baum
- Coyuchi Linens
- Susan Piver
- Everyday Watercolor by Jenna Rainey
- 💌 Connect with Mary on marylofgren.com
- 📸 Connect with Mary on Pinterest
🌸 Check our our full library of free gems, rituals, playlists, and resources at marylofgren.com
Who knew that red lipstick could carry such depth and history? Join me in celebrating this iconic staple of feminine and feminist power.
Whether you're a cherry chapstick beginner or a ruby lipped renegade, you'll find something to love in this episode.
LOT'S OF JUICY SHOW NOTES & LINKS - CLICK HERE
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This season inside The Sanctuary, we’re exploring the richness of simple luxury. But while the world is quite literally on fire, you might be asking yourself:
“Who gives a fig about luxury?”
I hear you—I’ve been wondering the same.
Luxury is often defined as fancy yachts, velvet rops and designer everything, but settle in with me for a moment on this velvet pouf of a thought:
What if luxury was less about having and more about a state of being—an overflowing, soul-deep more than enough-ness?
In today’s episode, I’m peppering your palate with a whole new perspective on what it means to live luxuriously.
You’'ll hear gems on:
꩜ Luxury in chaos—how to find richness and nourishment, even when life feels chaotic to say the least.
🍯 Simple, sumptuous practices—small ways to infuse your days with ease, beauty, and delight.
🕯 The quiet extravagance of embodied presence—and how to slowly create days in your life that feel like a million bucks.
Press play, exhale, and receive. Luxury is just one breath away.
With love,
Mary
🌸 Check our our full library of free gems, rituals, playlists, and resources at marylofgren.com
Explore how to guide your nervous system beyond a state of reactivity, and into a state of alignment with your deep desires.
Link to join the mastermind: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/sanctuary-woty
FREE COURSE: THE ENCHANTED PATH OF BEAUTY Discover beauty as a devotional path, with healing practices to soften the heart and illuminate the soul. Click here to download the free audio collection: The Enchanted Path of Beauty.
In today's episode, I’m spilling the Lady Grey on how to turn down the volume on bettering yourself in the new year (because you’re already pretty great), and align your intentions with what helps you most radiantly be yourself.
P.S. If you’re ready to take this practice of seducing your dreams to a deeper level, join my Word of the Year Mastermind—a small group study to anchor your intentions, devote to your desires, and grow your magnetism over 12 months. Enrollment closes in just 8 days. Click here to join us!
FREE COURSE: THE ENCHANTED PATH OF BEAUTY Discover beauty as a devotional path, with healing practices to soften the heart and illuminate the soul. Click here to download the free audio collection: The Enchanted Path of Beauty.
Link Mentioned In The Episode: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/sanctuary-woty
Something I’ve noticed over the years is the overwhelming amount of resources there are to help us “survive” and “get through” the holiday season.
But what if we dared to…(glances over shoulder to make sure no one is watching) actually enjoy them?
While the holidays can really run a snow plow over our nervous systems, allow me to gently perch on your shoulder as the fairy goddess-mother I am, and whisper encouragement for your own peace and pleasure with today’s episode.
Whatever past or present stressors have colored your experience of the holidays, it is always a good time a to celebrate the light that you are by creating traditions that are uniquely your own.
Some of the gems you’ll discover include:
- My favorite year-end savoring ritual
- Gorgeous, nature inspired decor tips
- Seasonal sensory pleasures to gift your body with delight
- Eco-friendly gift wrapping rituals
Join me for today’s festive fabulosity!
With love and dried citrus,
Mary
P.S. - Today’s episode offers just a taste of the full banquet of delights we explore every week in The Sanctuary. If you’re looking for a cozy community to soften stress, deepen intuition, and nurture a life of beauty, presence, and enchantment, join us in The Sanctuary https://schoolofsensualliving.com/sanctuary today!
FREE COURSE: THE ENCHANTED PATH OF BEAUTY Discover beauty as a devotional path, with healing practices to soften the heart and illuminate the soul. Click here to download the free audio collection: The Enchanted Path of Beauty.
What if one simple word could transform your entire year—even your life?
Today on the podcast, I’m sharing the one word that has guided me on a year of some of the biggest changes of my life.
It’s not the kind of word you’d expect.
When I first shared it with folks, I’d cringe.
I thought it was too soft and simple, that it couldn’t possibly hold the weight of the transformation I was hoping for.
But as usual, the butterflies in my belly knew more than my mind could foresee.
In today’s episode you’ll hear gems on:
- How choosing a word of the year has been my compass for the last 5 years—and each year it just keeps getting richer
- The story of how this year I stepped into a 20-year dream come true—and the gems of wisdom collected in the process
- The key differences between muscling your way through change and magnetizing it with surrender and devotion
- Inspiration for choosing your own word of the year, and how to breathe life into it all year long
With love and wonder,
Mary
P.S. For the first time, I’m offering my Word of the Year Devotional Mastermind exclusively for annual members of The Sanctuary. Come explore a year in sacred relationship with the path that calls to you. Click here to learn more.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
- Join the 2025 Word of The Year Devotional Mastermind
- Trusted Housesitter
FREE COURSE: THE ENCHANTED PATH OF BEAUTY Discover beauty as a devotional path, with healing practices to soften the heart and illuminate the soul. Click here to download the free audio collection: The Enchanted Path of Beauty.
It is my pleasure to introduce you to my personal Mary Poppins of imagination, swooping in with beauty, wit, and a bottomless bag of creative wonder—Suzi Banks Baum.
Suzi is, a protector of the imagination, a nurturer of attention, and a devotee to the handmade. She is my good friend, and I’m honored to share today’s Come To Your Senses conversation, in which we ponder:
- What it means to create a ‘nest for your holy knowing.’
- The healing power of writing our untold stories and unburdening our hearts onto the page.
- Everyday portals to enchantment like marigolds, quince, and even garlic ramps
- How to approach creative practice when you’re pretty sure your art supplies are judging you.
I can’t wait for you to soak in the wisdom and warmth of this conversation—a love letter to creativity, beauty, and the holy magic of looking up.
With love,
Mary
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
- Suzi's Website
- Solstice Circle with Suzi - Register Here
- Corita Kent
- Ada Limón, Poet Laureate
- Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
- Herchurch
FREE COURSE: THE ENCHANTED PATH OF BEAUTY Discover beauty as a devotional path, with healing practices to soften the heart and illuminate the soul. Click here to download the free audio collection: The Enchanted Path of Beauty.
Explore the natural rhythms of the season in this cozy episode, with three supports for a slow, sumptuous, grounded holiday season.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
- Calming Black Friday Meditation on Insight Timer
- Black Friday Meditation on YouTube
- Divine Feminine Church: Herchurch.org
- Jann Alderage Clanton
FREE COURSE: THE ENCHANTED PATH OF BEAUTY Discover beauty as a devotional path, with healing practices to soften the heart and illuminate the soul. Click here to download the free audio collection: The Enchanted Path of Beauty.
Links Mentioned:
- Luminous Unwind Coaching Sale
- An Everlasting Meal by Tamar Adler
- Episode 81: Simple Autumn Indulgences
- Leave a review of the podcast
- Follow Mary on Instagram
Are you starting to notice the cool breeze of Autumn kiss the back of your neck?
Have you noticed the leaves starting to transition into nature's version of Fashion Week?
Are your coziest sweaters, fuzziest slippers, and spiciest candles started to beckon your name?
In today’s episode, we are hopping on the Pumpkin Pleasure Express as we explore all the ways to indulge our senses through the pleasures of Autumn.
Some of today’s gems include:
- How to align with your sensuality, spirituality and style with Autumn’s splendor
- How to fully embrace the allure of Fall through food
- The #1 Autumn style statement piece that can instantly turn even yoga pants into an Yves Saint Laurent level ensemble
FREE COURSE: THE ENCHANTED PATH OF BEAUTY Discover beauty as a devotional path, with healing practices to soften the heart and illuminate the soul. Click here to download the free audio collection: The Enchanted Path of Beauty.
My friends! We have a VERY special guest on the velvet chaise today—author, artist, performer, historian, and my personal burlesque mentor and muse, Jo Weldon.
Over 20 years ago, Jo and I met in a dusty Times Square rehearsal studio on a wintry evening in New York City. She changed my life completely by teaching me the art of fan dancing. With big, white, ostrich feather fans soaring over my head and around my body, I floated like a dove on the air of sensual greatness.
Suffice it to say, my life has never been the same since.
In this episode, we delve into gems on:
- How burlesque, adornment, and simply walking down the street can all be a literal stage for expressing our unique life force
- Preserving the vibrant history of burlesque, and celebrating the trailblazing legends who carved a path of freedom and creativity
- Jo's personal journey towards sobriety and how it has reshaped her creative process
- Cat prints, rock stars, secret art sketches, and so much more
Jo’s stories of overcoming fears, embodying her own unique spark, and finding true community are beyond inspiring. Click here and let the wit and wonder begin!
FREE PRIVATE PODCAST COLLECTION: Discover how the power of beauty can bring healing to our minds, strength to our hearts, and transformation to our world in my new audio collection: In Celebration of Beauty.
Oh my friend, do we have a true piece of maple candy for the soul today! It is my absolute pleasure, joy, and delight to introduce you to my muse, dear friend, and past-life sister in enchantment, Laura Jane Foley.
Laura Jane is a true artist of life.
Everything about this episode seduces. From Laura Jane’s mesmerizing voice to the delicate jangle of her bracelets, her presence is pure enchantment.
She is my go-to model for living as our full, sensual, legend-in-the-flesh, and I know you’ll be purring in her lap, just as I was, in no time.
Here are just a few of the gems you’ll receive:
- How true glamour is an act of self-enchantment
- The secrets to radiating confidence and style, even when you’re working from home and feeling like a crusty troll 🧌🙋🏻♀️
- The transformative power of dopamine dressing (!!!! - how I have I never heard that term before!??)
- How the ritual of dressing can enrich not just your day, but your entire life
Whether you’re looking to reinvent your wardrobe or simply radiate limitless feminine confidence, this episode is the secret salon you’ve been waiting for.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
- Laura Jane’s Website
- Laura Jane’s Instagram
- Join The Sanctuary Community and receive a signature, self-seduction meditation from Laura Jane
A related episode you may enjoy:
- Episode 97 - Enrich Your Life with Instant Glamour
FREE PRIVATE PODCAST COLLECTION: Discover how the power of beauty can bring healing to our minds, strength to our hearts, and transformation to our world in my new audio collection: In Celebration of Beauty.
Decluttering transforms a space, but it can also transform your life. This episode is a heartfelt journey into how to make this routine chore into a satisfying, sumptuous ritual. Come delight in turning smallest corners of your life into portals of luxury and calm.
Links from the Show:
- Join The Sanctuary Community
- Home Sweet Maison by Danielle Postel-Vinay
Let's Connect:
- Connect with Mary on Instagram
- Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts
- Check out the full episode library
Episodes like this one that you may enjoy:
- Episode 26: The Art of Cleaning With Pleasure
- Episode 58: Make Your Home A Feast for The Senses
- Episode 119: Creating A Nightstand for the Senses
FREE PRIVATE PODCAST COLLECTION: Discover how the power of beauty can bring healing to our minds, strength to our hearts, and transformation to our world in my new audio collection: In Celebration of Beauty.
In this episode, we're shedding light on how intentional moments of delight can nourish our nervous systems and bring health and healing to our lives. From crafting luxurious experiences for both myself and my companion pup, to overcoming isolation through simple, sensory adventures these intentional acts of joy have been a much-needed balm for my soul during a time of great change. Let's dive into the ways healing can be found in the simplest of moments moments through the joy and embrace of pleasure.
Links from the Show:
- Join The Sanctuary Community
- Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts
Let's Connect:
- Connect with Mary on Instagram
- Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts
- Check out the full episode library
Episodes like this one that you may enjoy:
- Episode 111 : Trusting Pleasure
- Episode 87 : Italian Inspired Tips for Health & Happiness
- Episode 139: 3 Ways To Awaken The Senses for A Vibrant Life
Discover how the power of beauty can bring healing to our minds, strength to our hearts, and transformation to our world in my new audio collection: In Celebration of Beauty.
I am a big fan of traditional, seated meditation for detaching from the grip of ego, and allowing the soul to speak. As a feminine being however, with G cup boobs and curvy hips (I’m a bit Zafu top heavy), I’ve often felt the round curves of my being press uncomfortably against the straight lines of pure silent, seated meditation.
The feminine soul thrives in aliveness, expression, beauty and embodiment. So it makes sense that our presence practices might need to adjust to meet our unique needs.
Today, I’m sharing some of my most cherished practices for building a honeyed approach to cultivating presence through the joy of beauty and the splendor of the senses.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
- Join us in The Sanctuary Community - Early Bird Savings Expires today!
- Primal Feminine Flow
- Episode 154 - The Practice That's Changing My Life
- Miranda Wildman Art Parties
- In Celebration of Beauty Audio Collection
- Connect with Mary on Instagram
Instead of seeing energy as a gas tank, what if energy was like a river? Today's episode offers three unexpected pathways to enriching, uplifting, and expanding your sense of embodied energy.
- Join Us In The Sanctuary Community: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/sanctuary
- Explore the free audio collection, In Celebration of Beauty: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/beautiful
In this episode, I share my personal journey and the deep insights that led me to a transformative decision for the future of Come to Your Senses.
Starting in mid-July, you'll hear new voices and perspectives as we transition to a new model, where rather than hearing from me alone each week, you'll hear me conversing with and interviewing exciting guests.
With over 150 episodes already in our library, this shift allows me to channel my energy inward, and bring even more valuable and personalized content to you inside the Sanctuary.
You'll hear all the info and some behind the scenes stories on what led me to this decision in today's episode.
Your presence and support mean the world to me, and I can’t wait to embark on this new chapter together.
💐 Explore a path to presence with a feminine flavor in The Come To Your Senses Sanctuary. Special Opening Celebration Savings expires June 27th . Click here to join us!
THE DAY HAS COME! The garden gates to the new Come To Your Senses Sanctuary are now open ! Click here to step inside!I could not be more excited to share this garden of peace, pleasure, and presence with you.
This dream has been brewing for over four years, since the day I first sat down to a record my first episode. In the process of creating my dreams, I've observed that there are stages. It usually starts with hiding the seed of an idea in the dark as long as possible because revealing it, while thrilling, is also terrifying. If that sounds familiar, you're on the right track!
In today's episode, we not only celebrate the reveal of the Sanctuary, but also the grit, guts and gorgeousness that go into creating big dreams.
Enjoy the episode, and I hope to see you soon inside The Sanctuary!
Additional Links From The Show:
- The Come To Your Senses Episode Library
- Episode 154: The Practice That's Changing My Life
- Liz Gilbert's Letters From Love
- The Sanctuary
I love a scavenger hunt, so to celebrate the opening to The Sanctuary, our new community which opens on Wednesday June 12th, I'm sharing clues to heighten the anticipation. To get a sneak preview of The Sanctuary, click here.
I love a scavenger hunt, so to celebrate the opening to The Sanctuary, our new community which opens on Wednesday June 12th, I'll be sharing three clues to heighten the delicious anticipation. To get a sneak preview of The Sanctuary, click here.
When navigating change, my good friend Elizabeth often says, “To the NEW!” That’s exactly the energy I bring you this fine day.
After a hiatus from podcasting and blogging I’m thrilled to announce that a breath of fresh air has blown through Come To Your Senses, refreshing, revitalizing and reinvigorating our next chapter!
A new intro & new music…
A new gold star offering…
A new sense of energy, clarity, and purpose…
…are all coming your way in today’s return episode, titled “The Feminine Is For All of Us.”
Hit play and let’s dive in.
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
- New Audio Collection: In Celebration of Beauty
- The Sanctuary debuts June 12th. Click here for a first peek!
Hello, beautiful listeners! It's Mary, here with an audio telegram to share some exciting news. Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 5th, SHE BACK! The Come To Your Senses podcast is back after a period of rejuvenation and incubation, and there is an exciting, elevated, new experience coming your way. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss it, see you tomorrow!
In today's episode, Mary returns with gems from her travels, as well as a steadying practice to release the fears that emerge when we step out of our comfort zone, and into the vulnerable heart of our deeper desires.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
- Elizabeth Gilbert on We Can Do Hard Things
- Casari Ranch & Sky Horse Academy
Be a part of the podcast's next chapter, click here to share your voice and vision in our new community questionnaire.
Be a part of the podcast's next chapter, click here to share your voice and vision in our new community questionnaire.
Be a part of the podcast's next chapter, click here to share your voice and vision in our new community questionnaire.
This message is a call to the very (sultry) soul of our community—you!
Today I'm sharing a special invitation, and pulling back the curtain on something I've been working on for 4+ years.
Soon, I’ll be sharing a new kind of experience - a sanctuary of sorts, a…membership (🙈 oh how that word lacks charm) style program; a global haven for our community of listeners.
But I need your help to do it!
Click here to share your voice and vision for a new kind of community in this thoughtful questionnaire.From the justice we seek to the fashion we adore, from the heartache we endure to the beauty we bask in; let's create a place for all parts of us to shimmer in the spotlight, together.
Be a part of the podcast's next chapter, click here to share your voice and vision in our new community questionnaire.
Transform your dialogue skills into an irresistible dance of words and emotions. Today's gems will teach you how to pace your conversations as masterfully as a massage therapist charts the course of relaxation through your muscles. Not just pillow talk; these strategies apply to commanding a boardroom or captivating an audience.
P.S. - Next week I'll be sharing a tantalizing sneak peek into a project that's brewing for four years! I need your help to make if flourish, stay tuned!
Links from the show:
Sacred Seduction book by Kitty Cavalier (Mary's old pen name)
Click here to share your voice and vision and help write the next chapter of the podcast in our community survey.
Be a part of the podcast's next chapter, click here to share your voice and vision in our new community questionnaire.
Have you ever felt the tug-of-war between the comfort of conformity? In today's episode, we'll explore a tapestry of vulnerability and courage, weaving a new narrative of radiant authenticity.
Links From The Show:
- Book A Pre- Coaching Call with Mary
- Barbara Huson
- Qoya - Rochelle Schieck
Click here to share your voice and vision and help write the next chapter of the podcast in our community survey.
Be a part of the podcast's next chapter, click here to share your voice and vision in our new community questionnaire.
Today's episode takes you on a sumptuous tour of the courage it takes to love, the richness of self-care, and the electrifying joy of life's sensual pleasures. From nurturing romance in cherished friendships to the tender moments of affection with our pets, we celebrate the bravery in each loving gesture.
You'll discover:
- The sensual legacy of chocolate and ability to awaken our life force
- How to breathe new life into your daily routine
- How to cherish the fleeting moments of beauty that make life so radiant
LINKS FROM TODAY'S SHOW:
- The Healing Heartbreak Support Kit
- Chocolat Movie
- Love Notes from Mary
- Leave a Love Note for the podcast in a review
Click here to share your voice and vision and help write the next chapter of the podcast in our community survey.
Be a part of the podcast's next chapter, click here to share your voice and vision in our new community questionnaire.
Let's go on an adventure! In today's episode we'll enjoy a heart-to-heart on seeking delight in life's surprises, and how the pursuit of pleasure, presence, and luxury can become a path to self-love.
From curating rich experiences beyond sightseeing, to an unexpected way to become the most intriguing woman in the room, design your own sumptuous journey today through the art of solo travel.
https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog
Click here to share your voice and vision and help write the next chapter of the podcast in our community survey.
Be a part of the podcast's next chapter, click here to share your voice and vision in our new community questionnaire.
Do you find books to be your close companions, helping you discover profound wisdom in an unlikely place? My literary pilgrimage has led me through landscapes of the soul, redefining my sense of self and purpose. Today, I'm sharing a glimpse of that journey with you, with Three Books That Profoundly Changed My Life.
You'll discover gems on:
- A book that explores the depths of beauty beyond the surface, helping you embrace beauty's spiritual essence and its power to dignify and heal
- A book that broadens your understanding of success, gives the pursuit of wealth a deeply spiritual heartbeat
- A heart-shaping story of four sisters who seduced the world with their tender hearted passion for justice, and a rediscovery of the resilience of the human spirit
Come celebrate these extraordinary books with the power to transform, enrich, and truly meet our soul's yearning right where we need them.
Links from today's episode:
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- Discover the books from today's episode
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Have you ever received a gift that felt like a key turning in a lock, opening a door to your innermost self? In today's episode I'm sharing how you can create unforgettable moments that say, "I see you, I hear you, I know you" through the art of thoughtful gift giving.
From the story of a symbolic keychains that cast a spell, to stylish Stetsons that can uplift a new identity, today's episode is a treasure trove of meaningful gifts that keep on giving.
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Have you ever stepped into a room and felt instantly at peace, as if every element spoke directly to your soul? That's the sacred sensory space magic we're unwrapping today.
Our bodies and spirits naturally unfold in spaces that anchor us to the present.
Enrich yourself and your space with gems on:
- The true meaning of 'coming to our senses,' awakening from cultural conditioning to embodying our innate wisdom
- How to weave together the fabric of feeling with the form of design
- How to create a sensory sanctuary that's as unique as you are
Plus, take a visual tour of my personal Come To Your Senses space by subscribing to our Love Note Newsletter (click here.) We'll send you beautiful photos from today's episode, as well as links to cherished items to create your sanctuary of the senses. Join us!
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It is with such great pleasure that I introduce you today to my coaching mentor, friend and feminine embodiment muse, Jenna Ward.
Jenna is the founder of The School of Embodied Arts & The Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification; a training that COMPLETELY changed my life, both personally and professionally.
Not a day goes by where I do not feel the impact that Feminine Embodiment Coaching has had on my life, and I am so excited to share this groundbreaking work with you.
In this beguiling conversation, you’ll discover:
- The often misunderstood concept of sensitivity, and how to redefine it as a potent source of strength and leadership
- How success is not a one-size-fits-all concept, and how to pull back from the pressure of constant productivity to create more satisfaction and sustainability in your life
- My personal story as a CEO, and how embracing sensitivity has been a game-changer, not only for my well-being but for the culture and success of my entire company
- How the contrast between the masculine drive for action and the feminine capacity for creativity can create flow and freedom in your life and work
This conversation is designed for anyone looking to bring more feminine aliveness, sustainable leadership, emotional range and rich satisfaction to their lives. Also, if you are a coach or are considering a coaching career, it is not to be missed.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
Jenna Ward
The Feminine Embodiment Coaching Certification
The SOEA Podcast
SOEA + Jenna Instagram
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Last week we explored The Art of Choosing Your Word of The Year; bringing a keystone of clarity to the chaos of our deepest aspirations.
But how do we ensure that our intention won’t fizzle out by the time spring’s blossoms start to bud?
Today, you’ll anchor those seeds into the fruitful soil of your very own body and being through The Art of Embodying Your Word of The Year.
In today’s episode you’ll discover how to:
- Select aspirations that spark wonder, rather than feeling confined to a checklist of goals
- Prioritize the richness of the present while keeping a cat-eye on the future
- A personal story about confronting anger to unearth delight
- An exercise for envisioning your desires without bounds
Let's conjure a year full of purpose, pleasure, and PLAY!
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In this episode, I share the enchanting ritual that goes beyond your typical vision board, a method for anchoring your aspirations and intentions visually and soulfully into your everyday life. We'll navigate the shift from rigid goal-setting to a fluid, nurturing approach that aligns with your values and centers your embodied experience.
Let's venture into the realm where creativity meets intention, discovering how a single word can create profound change and lead to a year of unexpected magic.
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We are just a few days away from the Earth’s ultimate Sacred Pause; the Winter Solstice.
All over the world, different cultures celebrate the spiritual significance of the longest night of the year, and the lengthening of the days to come.
For me, one of the season’s greatest pleasures is turning my home into a cozy, warm, sanctuary for the senses.Our home is one of the most intimate relationships of our lives. The Solstice season is a wonderful time of year to release the old, and create a cozy, warm sanctuary that comforts the body and inspires the soul.
Today’s gems will inspire you to:
- Create an inviting, organized space that emanates warmth
- Make walking through your home like a journey through the senses
- Learn about ancient traditions of honoring the solstice, and how to use natural elements to envelop you in warmth
- Weave romance, charm, and beauty into this sacred season
From me and Fred the foster dog (today's special guest), we wish you a Yule season filled with beauty.
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In today's episode we unravel the art of magnetism, and how to put your desires in motion through devotional discipline. These seemingly polar opposites create beautiful harmony when paired as partners. Overcome procrastination and bring focus, clarity, and beauty to your big dreams and small, everyday actions with today's gems.
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What would happen if you reframed seduction as a powerful means to trust and honor your body and your desires? Take a riveting journey with today's brilliant guest, Perle Noire.
Perle's luminous career has graced the world's most esteemed stages, from the glamorous cabarets of Paris to the vibrant burlesque communities of New York City. Her magnetic performances have earned her prestigious titles and accolades, solidifying her status as one of the preeminent burlesque artists of her generation.
However, Perle's contributions extend far beyond the realm of entertainment. She is a healer through seduction. With her groundbreaking "Healing Through Seduction" methodology, she guides women on a transformative journey to self-love and empowerment. Her wisdom and teachings touch the lives of countless individuals, rekindling the flames of self-love and sensuality in those who embrace her work.
Perle Noire's legacy is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the ability to heal through the art of seduction. She remains a mentor, an advocate for body positivity, and an unwavering source of inspiration for those seeking to embrace their sensuality and rewrite their life narratives.
Her story is a celebration of performance, an affirmation of self-love, and an invitation to journey toward self-discovery through the transformative power of the art of burlesque.
Links from The Episode
- Perle's Website
- Perle's Instagram
- Free E-Book: Healing Through Seduction
- Puppy Cornelius drinking from a teacup :)
- Join The Come To Your Senses Coterie
- Learn more about Coterie Scholarships
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In this episode you'll discover how to awaken your senses and create more vibrance in your body, beauty and being.
Links from the show:
- Episode 137 - Cultivate Radiant Feminine Presence
- Episode 111 - The Art of Trusting Pleasure
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Today's guest, my friend & muse Alise Marie, does more than just impart knowledge about beauty rituals. She lives it. Through a captivating blend of expressiveness and storytelling, Alise embodies the transformative potential of beauty to change us from the inside out. Ready to add a dash of magic to your beauty routine? Tune in and let's conjure some enchantment together.
Alise's Links:
Alise's Website
Alise's Instagram
The Beauty Witch's Secrets: Recipes & Rituals for The Modern Goddess
Links from the episode:
Book A Radiance Renewal Session with Mary
Bohemian Manifesto by Laren Stover
Join Mary & Alise in The Coterie, last day to enroll is 12/12
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Let's awaken your senses and amplify your luminosity through radiant feminine presence. In today's episode you'll discover:
- A potent mantra that can instantly shift your state from grinding to grounded
- The ancient power of beauty ritual, and how to wade through the all bottles and advertisements to an elemental knowing of your beauty
- A one step winter beauty ritual to create relaxed presence & instant glow
- Behind-the-scenes access to the Coterie, my six-month immersion program on radiating magnetism. P.S. - there's a $1,000 early babe savings that expires this week!Ready to ignite the radiant energy within you? Hit play and let's begin!
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Break out the smelling salts and fluff the chaise lounge…today’s episode comes with a level 10 swoon warning! I am so proud and endlessly grateful to introduce you to my muse, teacher and friend, Betsy Prioleau.
Betsy is the author of Seductress: Women Who Ravished The World & Their Lost Arts of Love. Her work has been a guiding force of nature in my life for the last decade, and I’m so excited to share this conversation with you that features:
- How to be “Human Catnip”
- Inspirational stories of legendary women who ditched convention for their own convictions
- The secret ingredient that every modern love potion is missing, and how to cultivate it in yourself
- Tales from seductress history such as: the seductress who served herself as dessert at her own party, the daring dame who lived with four husbands at once that joyfully catered to her every need, the siren sensation who kicked Hemingway out of bed…and so much more!
Part history lesson, part rallying cry, part 1920's parlor party, this is one rendezvous you do not want to miss!
Links From The Show:
Betsy's Website
Betsy's Instagram
Betsy's Facebook
Seductress: Women Who Ravished The World & Their Lost Art of Love
Swoon: Great Seducers & Why Women Love Them
Diamonds & Deadlines: A Tale of Greed, Deceit, and a Female Tycoon in the Gilded Age
P.S. - I am very proud to say that the virtues of these legendary dames are what inspired the entire journey of The Come To Your Senses Coterie, my six month mastermind to release striving & survival mode, and make your life a Renaissance of Radiance in 2024. There is currently a juicy $1000 off savings, click here to snap it up!
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Radiance isn't just a state of mind; it's an embodiment of the spirit, a reflection of the divine spark within us all. Welcome to a conversation that promises to illuminate the creation of a practice rooted in feminine energy, beauty, pleasure, ease and creativity.
This is your invitation to create a serene space for relaxation, pleasure, and creativity and to reveal your most luminous light. Uncover the divine within yourself, and witness your spiritual practice flourish. Let's embark on this illuminating journey together.
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Meet the amazing Sensual Reveler, Meena Bhasin. A violist, mother, and pleasure activist who is rewilding and reclaiming her erotic aliveness, and sharing her journey of discovering radical self-love and pleasure as guiding forces in her life.
Discover the power of listening to your intuition and reclaiming pleasure as an essential aspect of your true self. Together, let's imagine a world centered around tenderness, nurturing life, and embracing authenticity.
- Connect with Meena on Instagram
- Download Meena’s Meditation
- RSVP For A Renaissance of The Body
- Ishtara Movement
- Allie Monday
- Qoya
- Uses of The Erotic: The Erotic As Power by Audre Lorde
- Maya Luna
- Tricia Hersey
- Sonya Renee Taylor
- Pleasure Activism
- This Here Flesh
- Follow Mary on Instagram
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Are you someone for whom dance, music, poetry and art, stirs the very seedlings of your soul? Come reclaim, restore, and reimagine a new relationship with your body at Renaissance of The Body, Tuesday October 24th. Reserve your free seat by clicking here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/body
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This episode is a riveting exploration of simple dailyroutines that can be transformed into portals of divine ravishment. Gild the garden gates of your heart and ring the singing bowl of your belly in today’s special episode.
Show Links:
- Renaissance of The Body - Claim Your Free Seat
- Episode 32: The Art of Fragrance
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Dive deep into the six phases of a feminine embodied renaissance to create a relationship of reverence, rapture, and ravishment with your own body.
To join us for A Renaissance of The Body on October 24th, click here.
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Are you starting to feel the cool breeze of Autumn kiss the back of your neck and tip of your nose?
Have you noticed the leaves starting to transition towards vibrant yellow, red and orange for nature's version of Fashion Week?
Are your coziest sweaters, fuzziest slippers, and spiciest candles started to beckon your name?
In today’s episode, we are hopping on the Pumpkin Pleasure Express and exploring all the ways we can indulge our senses through the pleasures of Autumn.
Some of today’s gems include:
- How to align with your sensuality, spirituality and style with Autumn’s splendor
- How to fully embrace the allure of Fall through food
- The #1 Autumn style statement piece that can instantly turn even yoga gear into an Yves Saint Laurent ensemble
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
- The Come To Your Senses Yule Retreat
- An Everlasting Meal by Tamar Adler
- Episode 81: Simple Autumn Indulgences
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If you’re a human being in 2023, you probably wish you had more time each day to devote to the things you love and care about.
But is it time that’s the issue, or is it an empty tank of creative energy that’s keeping you stuck in second gear?
Your creative fire needs tending, just like a bonfire on a crisp, autumn evening. It needs oxygen to grow and thrive, and the kindling of inspiration to feed upon.
In today’s gems, I'll be guiding you through three transformative ways to recharge your creative energy. You’ll find towering piles of rubies and emeralds to fill your creative cup, and bring more flow, inspiration and devotion to your day.
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- Leave a review of the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/come-to-your-senses-with-mary-lofgren/id1521917540
- Share a desire for a future episode https://www.schoolofsensualliving.com.com/want
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In this mini-episode I'm sharing a birthday wish and permission slip for you and for me. Hint: 🐮
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Learn how to harness the pleasure of wanting, and journey through the three phases of desire. We'll unravel the art and science of seduction, and learn to relish the exquisite tension of desire.
Whether it's the tantalizing wait for a fresh pastry from your favorite bakery or the anticipation of completing a task, learning how to enjoy the wait offers a pleasure that can surpasses the actual reward.
Even if the culmination of your desire isn't what you anticipated, you'll learn to find intense pleasure in the journey of anticipation itself. Let's embark on this deliciously provocative voyage of the senses together.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
- Showgirl Charm School - Click here to sign up
- Sacred Seduction Book by Kitty Cavalier
- Episode 06 - The Art of Seduction
- Episode 127 - Legendary Women Who Seduced The World (And How You Can Too)
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While magnetism’s true domain is the body, what most often moves us towards or away from magnetism is our thoughts.
Today on the pod you’ll discover how to interrupt and gently shift thought patterns that dampen your magnetism, and warm them up fireside to something brown, toasty and delicious.
Come cultivate the garden of your thoughts and curate the magnetic wonder of your mind.
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- Showgirl Charm School - Click here to sign up
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Salome.
Cleopatra.
Marsha P. Johnson.
La Belle Otero.
These are just some of the women who have taken the world by its bra straps and left a mark on history that cannot be erased.
From Josephine Baker's iconic burlesque performances to Frida Kahlo's distinct brand of power, we unfurl the stories of these audacious women who defied norms, drawing their strength from their unabashed erotic aliveness.
Today’s episode takes you on an enchanting journey into the lives of legendary women.
Their inspiring stories of unabashed sensuality and inner authority will teach you how to rule the world, just like they did.
Let’s salute these legends of erotic expression, and awaken the legendary Seductress inside of YOU.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
- Showgirl Charm School - Click here to sign up
- Ladygroove Photo Shoot Reel
- Becoming Ms. Burtonby Susan Burton & Cari Lynn
- A New Way of Life
- Episode 116: Friendship, Freedom & Farts with Allie Monday
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I write to you this morning from the comfort of an oversized white oxford shirt that is half buttoned/half tied at the waist. Black booty shorts adorn my derriere, and cozy slippers kiss my feet with every step.
The casual elegance of this ensemble gives me a sense of authority and elegance, and this is the essence of today’s episode my friend:
Style is a somatic experience.
Authentic, expressive, sensuous style can change your energy from dismal to diva in no time at all.
Feeling sensually radiant and alive in what you wear changes how you think, how you feel, how you show up, and who you think you are.
In today’s episode you’ll discover gems on:
- How to engage with your body in a more intimate, expressive way through style
- How to engage the pleasure of the senses in how you dress
- How to make an unmistakable, unforgettable impression with your style
Style can feel intimidating, but at its essence, style is simply devotion to beauty made visible.
**Let’s swap the self help books for a bespoke beaded necklace and see what happens…
LINKS FROM THE SHOW**
- SHOWGIRL CHARM SCHOOL - Click here to sign up
- Tziporah Salamon on Instagram
- Fierce: The History of Leopard Print by Jo Weldon
- Combyne Fashion App
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Ever wished you could exude pure feminine, sensual energy?
From personal experiences to potent tools, this episode unfurls the magic of the feminine energy.
We dig into practical tools for embodying attraction and receptivity, as well as my personal story of transformation from shrinking wallflower to onstage siren.
Come and explore the captivating world of feminine presence today on Come To Your Senses.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:
- SHOWGIRL CHARM SCHOOL - Click here to sign up
- Bird of Paradise Courtship dance
- Connect with Mary on Instagram
- Leave a Review
Today’s gems reveal how you can create a dinner party more delightful and enchanting than you can possibly imagine. And best of all - how YOU can be pampered and enchanted in the process. Dinner parties are an ancient tradition of pleasure and connection. Do not let this delight pass you by.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
- Create a Summer of Style, Food & Simple Pleasures
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Today, we raise a glass….
To our failures! 🍾
Like a snake shedding its skin, we too shed a version of ourselves that we have now outgrown or a mindset that no longer serves us.
Moments of failure may come with darkness, but they also bring a bright magic that cannot be denied.
In today’s episode you’ll discover:
- How to muzzle the voice of criticism and shame, and awaken the voice of your inner Fairy Godmother in a Cheerleading Costume
- A few of my personal stories of learning to frolic with failure - of which there are many!
- How to use somatics and sensory delight to rewrite your story around failure, and rewire your mindset around risk
And with that, a toast…
To allowing failure to sculpt us into the most brave, beautiful, gorgeous, seasoned version of ourselves we came here to be.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
- Jennifer Kem
- Weekly Love Notes
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Wherever you are today, I’m sending you spoonfuls of love. But if you are in a season of heartbreak, I am sending you giant, heaping measuring cups full of love, tenderness and encouragement.
Nothing hurts like a broken heart. When our hearts are broken due to a break up or loss, we are walking around with an invisible injury.
The ache in your chest can turn your mind into a hall of mirrors, and basic human functions like sleeping and eating suddenly become olympic level feats.
When you relax into today’s episode, you’ll feel a healing balm seep into the sore corners of your heart.The places where your mind has been ravaged by critical thoughts will be gently sealed, and a fire lit for you to warm your hands by.
No matter how long or short the relationship was, whether it happened two weeks ago or two decades; heartbreak is evidence of having loved. There is no shame in that, my dear one.I welcome you to this very human campfire we call heartbreak, to bask in the light of your own courage, and to receive the encouragement of all those who have gone before you on the path of learning how to love.
If you'd like to go deeper with what you hear here, you can check out the Balm For A Broken Heart Support Kit here, which accompanies this episode.
With love,
Mary
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- Download The Support Kit that accompanies this episode
- Leave a review of the podcast
- Share a desire for a future episode
- Learn more about working with Mary one-on-one
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Summer is a time ripe with sensual moments.
From the fresh food that touches our lips to the light fabrics that caress our skin, delicate moments of beauty abound.
Today’s episode will indulge your senses through:
- The simplest of recipes to nourish your body and ravish your tastebuds
- An outdoor evening ritual to indulge all your senses
- A simple lighting method to cast a golden glow in your outdoor spaces (even if that's a fire escape - New Yorkers I see you)
- A cooling shower trick for fresh skin after a day in the sun
Let's indulge the sensory pleasures of the season.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
- Veronica Varlow
- Flameless Candles on Amazon
- Romper on Amazon
- Peppermint Rosemary Body Wash on Amazon
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- Learn more about working with Mary one-on-one
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Where do you sense the sacred?
The sacred beckons to us in the simplest of moments.
Today's episode is a chance to linger in its embrace.
You'll discover how to shed layers of tension that come with trying to "just be more disciplined", and let the warmth of a devotional practice enfold you.
Let's let sacredness in, one glimpse at a time
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
- The Joy of Discipline Episode 73
- Primal Feminine Flow with Jenna Ward
- The Coterie Wait List
- Deep Practice by Adrienne Maree Brown
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Ready to transform your bedroom into a sensory oasis? I'll take you on a personal tour of my nightstand, revealing how to curate a beautiful space that caters to all of your senses. From fragrant body oils, to books, to a secret treasure box, I'll share my favorite items and rituals to help you practice a lifestyle of embodiment, pleasure, and mindfulness.
Table or shelf, cluttered or clean, the space next to us while we sleep is a sacred
This is a call to transform the small spaces in your bedroom into something sacred and sensual.
Have you ever...
- Been seized by a late-night social media scroll?
- Had the first thing you see in the morning be a stray piece of dental floss next to your toenail clipper?
- Had your sleep interrupted by having to get up and get something you need in the middle of the night?
Today, we take a journey through each of the senses in curating your collection of bedside comforts.
**Your cozy haven awaits.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW**
- Sphinx Moth Body Oil by Kate's Magik
- Coco de Mer Divine Glow by Coco de Mer
- Home Sweet Maison by Danielle Postel-Vinay
- Miracle In The Mundane by Tyler Knott Gregson
- Bear Hot Water Bottle Cover on Etsy
- Hot Water Bottle Sweater on Etsy
- 100 Songs to Slow You Down
- Bohemian Magick by Veronica Varlow
- Free Bedtime Meditation: Lay Down Beauty
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We all have traits of nurturance, intuition, emotionality, sensitivity and flow; but for many of us, regardless of gender identity, these feminine aspects are vastly under utilized.
When I coach with a client to help them expand into their desires, we do not focus on toughening up and going for the gold.
In fact, in embodiment coaching we focus on becoming even more sensitive to the subtle messages of thought, sensation and emotion.
In doing so, a whole new world of wisdom opens up.
If you’ve ever been shamed for your sensitivity, or been taught that sensitivity is a weakness, I invite you to ponder….
- What if those ideas were just fear responses to your power?
- What if sensitivity is actually a healthy response to and unhealthy situation, and when embraced, could create positive change?
- If you feel numb and under-sensitive, what if you could melt that armor like warm candle wax, and experience a more authentic side of yourself than you’ve ever known?
If these questions cause a spark, come on over here Wonder Woman. ✨
Your golden lasso awaits.
Listen in for today’s gems on Sensitivity as a Superpower.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
- Eating in the Light of The Moon by Anita Johnston
- Primal Feminine Flow by Jenna Ward
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- Share a desire for a future episode
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Prepare to have your senses saturated with relaxation in this episode, which features three soothing, sumptuous rituals to ease you into sleep.
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A conversation between two friends on how to love each other well, how conflict can be an inroad to blissful intimacy, how anxiety can be eased through a certain kind of self-pleasure, and how to give up trying to be perfect, in order to get free.
May this episode inspire intimacy, realness, wheezing laughter, and pleasure in all your relationships.
Links:
Allie's website
https://www.iamladygroove.com/
Allie's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ladygroove/
Coaching with Mary
https://www.embodiedintelligencecoaching.com/
Today we’re taking a front row seat to the speedy Nascar track within all of us - that closed loop system of our body and mind.
The mind is often demonized, but it’s as much a part of your body as your eyeballs or belly button.
What if we set aside space and time to romance our minds?
What if the relationship between our bodies and our minds could actually be THE greatest love story of all time?
You’ve always known this connection could be more of a dance than a duel.
Let’s hit the dance floor like Romy & Michelle.
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Sometimes I feel like my rituals are illegitimate because they don’t have the approval of some outside source.
In this episode, I share how I'm re-organizing ownership of my own powers of spiritual magnetism to create ritual. I'm sharing with you some ways that you can reclaim your natural intuitive knowing and bring more ceremony and celebration into your life.
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Power at its heart is the quality of attention we spend on someone.
Or something.
Have you ever allowed yourself to savor the items that surround you?
Have you noticed how the intimacy with your environment can impact the intimacy of your human connections?
Coaching has shown me the art of asking clever questions, but it’s felt so delicious to apply them to the moments in my day.
Let’s dive right in to the power of relationship.
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Tina Turner. Cher. Sophia Loren. Jane Fonda. All over 75 and never more alive.
Are you ready to striptease the stereotypes away?
Ready to stir the honey pot of your own timeless allure?
Is it time to step onto the Silver Fox path you are destined for?
Toss your girdles to the wind my friends! Hit play and listen in.
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You may seek, give, know, and enjoy pleasure, but can you trust it as a force of navigation to move bravely and beautifully through your life? Today's episode shows you how.
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Darlings take a seat in the front row for today's lesson! In this episode you'll hear the deep history of lip rouge and its connection to resistance and rebellion, as well as a practical lesson on how to navigate the wild and wonderful world of red lipstick. Whether you're a cherry chapstick beginner or a ruby lipped renegade, you'll find something to love in this episode.
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Travel can be a spiritual gauntlet. When you are at the mercy of the travel Gods and adrenaline is surging, how do you maintain your peacock plumage and not submit to the raging rooster within? 🦚
How can you ensure a smooth, sumptuous path on the inner, when it the outer is utter chaos?
How do you flirt your way through a flight delay?
Today’s gems tell all.
Follow the trail of rubies and listen in. 💎
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In every seduction, there are three phases.
I’ve never built a campfire, but I’ve watched! And I liken it to a great seduction.
The first phase is clearing the space. The second is stacking the wood and the kindling just right.
And then, finally, after much anticipation…the strike of the match.
Today’s episode, the final chapter in this series on Seducing Your Way To A New Habit is here to light your soul ablaze. 🔥
You’ll hear the latest in my own adventures of self-seduction, and how to navigate the most overlooked step of making a change, so that it remakes you, instead of breaks you.
Saunter on over to the chaise lounge and let’s luxuriate. Listen in.
With love,
Mary
Louis Schwartzberg once said:
“Beauty and seduction are nature’s tools for survival, for we will protect what we fall in love with.”
Amen hallelujah, thanks Uncle Lou.
I view seduction very simply as “attraction in action”, and there are two ways to practice it.
One is the kind where you feel like you’re in a trance of impulse, driven by the urge to act even though it might mean abandoning yourself.
The other is where you are so connected to the depth of your desire that nothing can break your devotion.
This is a Sacred Seduction. And it’s exactly what we’re bringing into chapter 2 of this series on How To Seduce Yourself Into A New Habit, today.
Listen in.
With love,
Mary
Something I feel has been the golden thread that holds my life story is the relationship I have with my body.
For many years I studied how to dismantle self loathing thoughts about my body using my mind.
I was a veritable library of eating disorder statistics and belief based methods to recondition how I felt about my reflection.
These things absolutely changed the way I thought about my body, but didn’t actually do much to change how I felt when I saw my reflection in the mirror.
If you too would like to look upon your body with affection, warmth and even a little, dare I say…desire, then today’s episode was written just for you.
Want to join me in crossing over from thinking you should love your body, to actually feeling it radiate from the inside out?
Drench yourself in the warm glow of today’s episode.
As they say in Italy, Attraversiamo! (Let’s cross over.)
With love,
Mary
One of the most popular topics amongst our episodes is magnetism.
Today’s episode features three body based exercises that will show you how to release the brain's grip and and feel your body's magnetism come alive.
For episode links and show notes, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/102
Recently I saw a jaw dropping, gorgeous dance performance that just floored me with its genius.
There was a moment during the show where I reflected on all the things I yearn for when I’m feeling lonesome.
{Insert fantasy of the perfect home/money/partner/body/creative idea that capitalism and other oppressive systems insist would bring total fulfillment.}
“If those things were to walk in the door right now, I don’t think I’d even look in their direction” I thought.
The reason?
The thing I actually long for, what I choose to call Gxd, was right there before me onstage.
Art = Gxd made visible through beauty.
Today’s episode will infuse your life with beauty, but not in the traditional sense of making life more pretty.
These gems will empower you to:
- Release the relentless pursuit of knowledge to reclaim beauty’s genius
- Create art with your everyday choices
- Use beauty to express the most genius (aka vulnerable) parts of who you are, liberating us all
With love,
Mary
Happy 100th Episode Day!!!!!!!
That also happens to be Valentine’s Day!
Beloved, we are celebrating listeners from over 3600 cities and 123 countries:
Uzbekistan, Cameroon, Kenya, Finland, Tanzania, Puerto Rico, Austria, and all across Europe and the United States….
Thank you so much for tuning in!
Today at 1pm EST we’ll be having a party to celebrate all the love, passion and beauty created over the last 100 episodes, and you are invited as the guest of honor.
Click here to RSVP (or to get the playback if you can’t make it live.)
You could win an amazing prize from Olivine Atelier, Pound Jewelry, Wilding Beauty, or our grand prize of a Miranda Wildman original painting!
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To celebrate the day of Eros, we’ve got a big chocolate-heart of an episode today on how to Create A Lifestyle of Romance today.
I may talk about romance frequently, but what I’m really talking about is energy.
Romance interrupts the trance of autopilot and infuses ordinary moments with extraordinary love and beauty.
Listen in and let’s party! 🎆
Swoon On,
Mary
Can you picture your inner critic?
Is her hair all a-frizz? Her shoulders tight? Her manicure long fallen by the way-side?
Well I’d be cranky too! Wouldn’t you? 😉
In today’s episode, we’re stopping by the steam parlor, the facial studio, and the massage suite to give your inner critic the freaking rest she needs and deserves.
It’s so common to try to fight against your inner critic which, as you may have already noticed, only puts her dukes up higher.
What if you tried charming, delighting, and seducing her instead?
In today’s episode you’ll discover how to relate to your inner critic in a totally new way; befriending that big bully in your mind, and seducing her to be on your side.
Wouldn’t that be nice?
Robes on, listen in. 🎧
Love,
Mary
Sometimes self-love is all flowers, aromatherapy, and romance. Sometimes it's watching your partner (which in this case just happens to be yourself) clip their toenails in bed and holding on for dear life.
When the mind becomes down and depressed, how do we hang in there and keep loving through the storm?
When wounds of the past or worries about the future emerge, how can we meet them with soothing salve instead of the demand to be different?
Those are some of the gems you'll discover in today's episode.
❤️❤️❤️ To join us for Enamour: A Come To Your Senses Self-Love Celebration on February 14th, click here!
In this episode you'll learn the true meaning of glamour, and how to use it to express, style and define your own unique magic through adornment.
For show notes and links click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/97
In this episode you'll hear practical solutions and compelling questions to relate to worry less like an all-consuming enemy, and more like a sweet baby chick you can scoop up, love, and protect, leading to more ease and freedom. 🐥
In this episode you'll discover how to take your Word of The Year, and move from conjuring a feeling to creating your dreams through embodied actions, goal setting and desires.
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Enchantress: Reveal your magnetism and seduce the year to come - January 4th
Happy holidays, and happy Capricorn Season!
While I am not an astrologer, I do feel a quickening of ambition in the air.
Over the last week I’ve been reviewing the year past, and reflecting on where I’m ready to evolve next.
My take on self-evolution is this: I will be evolving in the year to come whether I like it or not.
I have no interest in fixing myself, as nothing in me is even close to broken. (And never has been. Wounded, yes. But never broken.)
But as the ship of my soul is steered forward, I do have interest in calibrating my own compass
When choosing my Word of the Year I ask myself some key questions, and in today’s episode I’m spilling the jellybeans just for you.
This is the first in a two-chapter series that will help you focus less on fixing, more on ; FEELING the abundance of the year past, and the smolder of the year to come.
Click here to enjoy chapter one in Embodying Your Word of the Year.
P.S. - If you’re really ready to open up your magnetism & seduce the year to come, click here and follow this secret key.
To join the Coterie and receive your private Word of the Year embodiment session, click here.
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Solstice Greetings! For the earth and the Cosmos, it's a big day.
It's the day the earth takes her ultimate Sacred Pause and enters the darkest night - the Winter Solstice.
The Buddha once said "Your life arises from the tip of your intention."
In today's episode, you'll hear four simple, sensory rituals you can do tonight to plant the seeds of your intentions in fresh, fertile soil.
Also....I have a very exciting announcement!
To celebrate the Solstice, this week only you'll get a private Word of the Year Embodiment Session when you sign up for the Come To Your Senses Coterie.
It's one thing to imagine your intention, it's another thing to embody it.
In this private Word of Year Embodiment session you will...
- Gain clarity on your heart's deeper desires for the year to come
- Clear away doubt and distraction trapped in emotional tension
- Relax your mind and let your body and intuition lead
- Fuel inspired action with your emotional depth for a clear path of creating the year to come
Click here and let's make magic.
Be seduced by life and embody your simple, sensual aliveness with three ways to practice the art of self-seduction.
To nab a spot in the Come To Your Senses Coterie, click here.
For full episode notes and links, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/92
Check out the conversation "Drenched In Delight" with Jenna Ward at School of Embodied Arts Podcast, Season 7 • Episode 2
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In quick fix culture, what can be counted on for real, lasting change? In this episode you'll hear three timeless gems that changed everything for me, and ways to tap into your wisest, most trustworthy inner voice.
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Attend The December Yule Retreat
Today's episode brings four simple rituals to release perfectionism and embrace the pleasure of the present moment. With sensory, hands-on exercises you'll be inspired to bring wonder, magic and everyday sensuality to this sacred season. Here's to your Comfort & Joy!
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When clients are considering working with me, I often say: “If a positivity coach is what you’re looking for, I may not be your girl. But a possibility coach? Step right up.”
Just the word possibility gives my heart golden wings today.
But it wasn’t always that way.
I used to scoff and turn my nose up at it like I was the 90’s cartoon Daria. Rolling my eyes and crossing my arms while the positive thinking cheerleaders rah-rah’d in the background. I still do sometimes.
(Also, I was a high school cheerleader, captain in fact, and I loved every second of it. But that’s a story for another day.)
It wasn’t until I learned about the way trauma changes our thoughts that I really started to get the power of possibility.
Trauma had shaped my brain to only see the negative in myself and in the world, so I looped the same thoughts, ideas and behaviors over and over until they became wagon ruts.
When I started looking at the power of possibility, roads in my mind that had been closed for repair began to open up.
From those new thoughts, new feelings and new inspiring actions started to occur.
Shifting just one degree of orbit can change the whole solar system.
Just one shift in perspective can change your whole life.
Listen in to give the tassel clad atomizer a squeeze, and let’s perfume your life with possibility.
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In today's episode you'll hear gems inspired by the Italians in how to create a life of simple luxury and sensory delight on the inner and the outer.
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In today's episode you'll hear gems on:
- How to foster your own unique relationship with Goddess energy and express it in your home
- How to create mini-altars that bring sacredness to your home through the senses
- My favorite books and resources for revealing how Goddess reveals itself to you
- Personal tributes that bring warmth, love, sweetness and sensuality into my home, and rituals to create what you want in your own
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🎉 Join me for RAVISH: An Evening of Art and Embodiment 🎉Do you ever feel like you’re wearing a spiritual wool sweater?
Like there’s an itch that needs to be scratched or a thirst that needs to be quenched, and you just can’t settle until you solve it?
As someone whose memoir could be titled “Should I Stay Or Should I Go Now?”, I can relate.
Restlessness may feel itchy, but at the end of the day it’s just information that something isn’t working.
How do you meet your restlessness as a friend and companion, rather than a surly pubescent teenager testing your last nerve?
How can you use restlessness to follow the callings of your creative genius?
Let’s find the answers in today’s episode.
PS - Do you ever feel tired of the pressure to improve your life like its a project? Good. Because your life is a work of art being in creation every day. Click here to be my guest at Ravish, and make your life a masterpiece.
Every single day there comes a moment where golden light spreads across the afternoon sky.
As light and shadow meet, an amber brilliance is illuminated, revealing the wonder we call Golden Hour.
But for many, this precious time is haunted by the ghosts of tasks undone, or crushed by one last push to be productive.
When you’ve been going 80 mph all day, how do you downshift to an easier pace?
Today's episode will teach you how to drench your evenings in delight.
You’ll go from speeding Maserati to slow, dripping honey with scrumptious, sumptuous Golden Hour rituals.
Ready to fill your evenings with charm, delight and magic? Click Play.
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This week I've been slow living from my sick bed, so I come to you with a recast of one of our most popular episodes: The Art of Self Romance. Enjoy and I will see you with a fresh episode next week!
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Today’s episode is for all my dancing Queens. And whether you know it or not, that means you.
You’ll hear gems like:
- Small but powerful bodily shifts that can take you from slightly awkward to simply ecstatic when you dance
- The one sentence that changed everything about the way I dance, and that also changed everything about my life
- A technique to feel more connection and less comparison with other dancers
- My new favorite dance move, inspired by a 150 pound furry friend
I can’t wait to see you lit up like a disco ball on the inside and out.
In this episode you'll hear gems on how to make Sunday the jewel in the crown of your week through simple pleasures, grounding rituals, and meaningful moments.
To get one of the last 2022 spots and work with Mary one-on-one, go to www.embodiedintelligencecoaching.com
I am so pleased to be here this week to bring you a delectable little cornucopia of autumnal treasures, with the simple pleasures of autumn.
Here at Come to Your Senses, we approach pleasure not just as a peak experience or an experience of rest or recovery from hard work or for hard work, but instead an everyday experience of using your senses to be more fully in your body, and more fully in your humanness, and for those of you listening who identify with or as feminine, to live more deeply into your feminine nature, and today is no exception.
Today we are going to be exploring ways to amplify the pleasure that you receive from everyday experiences in the season of autumn, which is what we are experiencing here. I know we have listeners all around the world, so you may actually be heading into the warmer months of your seasons.
Regardless of where you are, I hope this episode helps fill up your witch’s cauldron with ways to approach the change of the season that feels engaged and feels in communion with the rhythms of nature - where your inner world gets to line up more beautifully with the change that’s happening in the outer world.
Do you wish you could command the attention of a room with less force and more fascination?
Do you ever wish you could stop ordering the people in your life around and seduce them instead?
Is enchantment like oxygen to you?
If so, today's episode was created just for you.
You'll hear gems like:
- The closest thing I've ever come to a waving a magic wand - that is free and never runs out
- Body language shift that will take you from bored to beguiled in 2 seconds flat
- An adornment practice so scandalous it was banned for centuries
- Conversational tips that will enrich your mind and captivate your friends and admirers
To work with Mary one on one and learn more about coaching, head to www.embodiedintelligencecoaching.com
For full episode and show notes click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/80
You may have tried eating mindfully, but what about eating sensually? Did you know there are several simple shifts you can make to how you eat that will amplify the pleasure you experience from food? Today's episode will teach you how to do just that.
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For full episode and show notes, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/79
Today’s episode will help you feel more centered, sumptuous, and satisfied in the morning…through rituals that take 5 minutes or less.
Featuring:
- A morning movement ritual to stir intention in your cells and awaken your inner compass
- Simple, silent accoutrement that are a powerful and pleasurable supporting cast to your morning production
- A fragrance ritual that will press your intentions into your skin and help you go from zero to intoxicating in 60 seconds flat
- And two more I wouldn’t dare spoil the surprise of
The best part of waking up is simple pleasures in your cup.
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If you and journaling go together like peanut butter and chocolate…
Or if you’ve never quite cracked the journaling code and want a simple way to get in on the magic…
Today’s special episode was created just for you.
You’ll hear gems on:
- How to make journaling a luxurious ritual
- Ways to journal that aren’t just dumping your thoughts on a page, and invite you to dream and savor
- Prompts to invite the sacred into your journaling
- And of course, a few lines from my own diary
For full episode and show notes, click here.
To give feedback on the Community Survey click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/community
What makes a day meaningful?
How do you break out of the haze of doing, to bask in the spell of being?
Your list is full enough, how do you add more meaning without adding more work?
Today on the podcast, you’re gonna find out.
You’ll hear gems to discover:
- How to discover your personal matrix of meaning
- Ways to pleasurably and meaningfully deepen your relationships
- How to cut the small talk in new environments and connect to what’s real
For full episode and show notes, click here.
To give feedback on the Community Survey click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/community
In today’s episode you’ll learn how to interrupt your everyday routines, bringing thrills, pleasure, and excitement to your life through The Art of Solo Adventures {LINK}.
You’ll hear three simple and meaningful ways to open your mind, delight your senses and renew your creativity through mini-adventures.
For full episode and show notes, click here.
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In today's episode you'll hear:
- Why trusting your body can be so hard sometimes, and ways to reclaim that connection
- How to be steward for your body so that it will feels safe to tell you the truth
- How to be more literate with your inner voice, and distinguish outer conditioning from inner truth
- How to awaken the voice of your desire and invite your instincts to come alive
For full episode and show notes, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/74
To give feedback on the Community Survey click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/community
In today's episode you'll hear:
- The secret rocket fuel that makes discipline take off
- How to embody discipline as a feminine, sensitive creature
- The one discipline that can change everything
- How to use discipline to create more beauty, meaning and connection in your everyday
For full episode and show notes, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/73
In this episode you’ll learn how to embody radiance through practical tools, beauty enhancing mindset shifts and sensual beauty rituals. To download the Worship Worthy Beauty Product Guide, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/beauty
In this episode you’ll learn how to embody radiance through practical tools, beauty enhancing mindset shifts and sensual beauty rituals. To download the Worship Worthy Beauty Product Guide, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/beauty
In this episode you'll hear inspiring ways to move through grief using beauty, art, emotional expression and sensual intelligence as your anchors.
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For full episode and show notes, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/70
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For full episode and show notes go to https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/69
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In this episode you'll learn how to be successful with your goals before they even begin by choosing and creating from an embodied resonance.
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In this series you'll learn how to bring more flow and less force to your process of choosing, setting, and creating goals.
To learn more about working with Mary one-on-one, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/coaching
For full episode and show notes, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/67
In this episode you'll hear gems to reimagine your relationship to beauty as a spiritual practice, a portal to mindfulness and a tool for healing.
To join the free class Embodied Woman, Open Heart go to https://schoolofsensualliving.com/free
For full show notes and links go to https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/65
In this episode I'm sharing three of my most precious gems from the Embodied Intelligence Self-Coaching Library. You'll learn tools to release emotional tension, let go of limiting beliefs and open up to new pathways of power in your body.
To learn more about working with Mary one-on-one head to http://www.schoolofsensualliving.com/coaching
The relationship I’m focusing on today, one of the most dramatic of my life, is my relationship with exercise.
There have been many doors slammed between us, followed by obsessively passionate reunions, and other variations on the dance of come here/go away.
Instead of drama, you yearn for simple, quiet desire when it comes to caring for yourself through movement.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing four key gems from my own collection to help you do just that.
To download the "Lay Down, Beauty" audio prayer poem, go to https://schoolofsensualliving.com/relax
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Today on the podcast I'm sharing some of my own hard-won gems in loving my unlovable parts, to inspire and encourage you to take a closer look in those dark corners. You might just find some beauty there.
To download the "Lay Down, Beauty" audio prayer poem, go to https://schoolofsensualliving.com/relax
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For show notes head to: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/63
Compassion is often confused with collapse, just like softening is often confused with submission. Here you'll discover how to discern between those states to bring more flow, ease and self love into your life and into your relationships.
To download the "Lay Down, Beauty" audio prayer poem, go to https://schoolofsensualliving.com/relax
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In today's episode you'll learn how to shift from restriction and deprivation to an undiscovered world of pleasure through the Art of Discernment and Restraint. To learn more about working with Mary one-on-one, head to https://schoolofsensualliving.com/coaching
Luxury. Just the word evokes timelessness. The soft “lu”, the seductive x. That sweet little “sh” that comes before the elegant finish of the “ry”.
It even sounds luxurious.
But what is luxury? Is it simply Summers in Monaco, climbing the coast in your custom Ducati?
Is luxury a VIP club that only those with an excess of resources can get into?
Must we wait for once in a while treats, or once in a lifetime moments to feel the essence of luxury?
Not on my vintage Timex.
In today’s episode you’ll learn five simple ways to not only treat yourself to luxury more often, but how to have an everyday experience of wealth from within.
For links to all the treasures mentioned in the episode, go to https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/60
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Now more than ever, we need in-person, heart to heart gatherings. We have the phrase "it takes a village" for a reason. But where do you start? How do you create a gathering with depth, soul and connection, that also has fun, dazzle and delight? Dust off your party hat and pour the Perrier, this episode will show you how.
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For the full episode notes and links from the show, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/59
Do you find design interesting, but overwhelming? Do you wish that when you walked into your home it felt like a warm hug? Do you feel like you have a basic knowledge of how things go together, but want to take your space to the next level with sensory elements and storytelling? Then today's episode is for you! You'll hear about:
- The #1 thing you need to know to make a room sing (it's not just an art but a science!)
- How to create a home that puts feeling first, and feels like a hug when you walk in the door
- How my home tells my stories without saying a word
- Small, simple luxuries to create symphony for the senses
To learn more about working with Mary one-on-one, go to https://schoolofsensualliving.com/coaching
For full episode notes and links go to https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/58
When I first got my dog Winnie from the shelter, she was a shivering, terrified, mangey little mound of cute.
Not all that unlike myself whenever I would try to embark on a flirtation.
Flirtation is an embodied experience of play. You can flirt with a person, an animal, a pain au chocolat, a cherry blossom tree - anything really!
Trust me when I say, if I can learn how to flirt, so can you, and in today’s episode, I’m going to show you how.
To learn more about working with Mary one-on-one, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/coaching
For episode notes and links: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/57
Fresh baked, heart shaped scones. A spontaneous, sexy trip to Miami. Deep, dark poetry alongside milky white chocolate.
These are just some of the adventures you’ll learn about in today’s episode on the art of dating yourself.
Self-dating has gotten me through some of the toughest times in my life. When life takes you to the bottom of a dark hole, it helps to have a picnic blanket and some candlelight.
Many people try the gesture of dating themselves, but give up because it feels awkward, silly, or just kind of boring.
But do not fear, dear one.
Self dating is like a glittering box of treasures just waiting to be opened, and I'm here today to hand you the key.
You’ll hear about:
- The number one thing you need to know to set yourself up for self-dating success
- A way to discover your personal self-love template, that’s literally written in the stars
- A mindset shift that can turn even the most ordinary task into a living Valentine
- Over 15 ideas for rich, quality, personalized adventures in the art of self dating
Believe me, after listening to this episode, you’ll be locking in date #2 even before the good night kiss.
To learn more about working with Mary one-on-one, go to https://schoolofsensualliving.com/coaching
For full episode notes, pictures and links, go to https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/56
Today we have a very special guest indeed. My Mom inspires me for many reasons, but one of them is the way she has rocked her "Crone Years". In today's episode you'll hear how she has made age 70-80 one of the best, most relaxed and inspired decades of her life. You'll also hear sage wisdom for how to make your own journey feel graceful, empowered and supported.
For full episode notes and images go to https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/55
Gratitude is a wonderful feeling to experience. But do you ever find the practice of writing a list feels manufactured? Would you like more organic gratitude in your life? In today's episode you'll hear four gems of wisdom on how to create an expressive practice of gratitude, to feel more abundant, at home, and luxurious in your life.
To learn more about working with Mary one on one click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/coaching
For a free class on how to Embody Confidence through proven body language techniques, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/confidence
You might notice a resounding chorus among you and your people. "I'm just so tired lately." Yes! In a world run on adrenaline, that makes sense. That's not wrong, it's your body being honest. So how do you reclaim your energy while still being as productive as we need to be to keep up? In today's episode you'll learn 4 simple ways to shift your time management style in an embodied way, creating more energy, more focus, and more flow in your day to day.
Do you ever feel like no matter how much you consume (of anything) you never actually feel satisfied?
Have you ever received a gift that tasted bitter, but offered you a deeper nourishment than you could ever have imagined?
Have you ever been a part of something you thought was your awakening, but one day you realized was actually the very thing keeping you asleep?
About a year ago I had a transformative experience at a chocolate farm.
One that folded me into the “food of the Gods” on every level, and taught me a powerful lesson about liberation and breaking free.
Hit play and snuggle in for a special episode of story time.
To work with me one-on-one in Embodied Intelligence Coaching, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/coaching. I'd love to meet with you.
For the full episode notes, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/52
Just like any love relationship, the one with your body may have its ups and downs. In this episode you'll hear three ways to re-engage and re-inspire your relationship with your body after a change (such as the pandemic).
To learn more about Embodied Intelligence Coaching and receive the special $1000 off savings available for this week only, head to https://schoolofsensualliving.com/coaching
For full episode and show notes head to https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/51
Do you yearn for more sensuality and charm in your life? Do you secretly fume when someone romances you and gets it wrong? Is your love language, well, all of them? Then today's episode is for you. You'll lean how to create your own personal trousseau of practices that bring more sensory delight to your everyday.
For full episode notes and links: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/50
To learn more about Embodied Intelligence Coaching and receive the free Beauty Discovery bonus, click here. https://schoolofsensualliving.com/coaching
True radiance is both more simple and sophisticated than any synthetic solution can compare to. In today’s episode you'll learn:
- An instant way to increase your brilliance using only your mind
- How to shift your identity from wilted house plant to dripping tiger lily through a radiant embodiment technique
- My two favorite radiance illuminating beauty products (because let’s be honest, sometimes you just need a leg up)
- I’m also revealing a secret part of the Embodied Intelligence Coaching Program that’s never before hit the airwaves.
Get ready for an episode more fun than a barrel of halos!
To learn more about working with Mary one-on-one, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/coaching
To view the show notes for this episode, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/49
A Secret Admirer letter. A cookie jar with a foreboding message. A night out dancing, a broken heart, and a jar of raspberry jam.
These are all stops on the mosaic of my Pleasure Story.
Maybe the story you've been told about pleasure is that it is simply a way to reward yourself or recover from exhaustion.
Or that pleasure is a luxury of the Girl From Ipanema type.
Well, my friends, get ready for a different kind of story hour.
In today's episode you'll hear
- Stories from my personal "Pleasure Lineage", and some of the most powerful teachers on my path
- A question to ask yourself to increase the richness and frequency of your pleasure
- A way to experience the full wheel of pleasure available, not just one pie slice
- A vulnerable story of social sabotage from my youth. Cringe.
- How to redefine your own story of pleasure as a source of energy, delight and mindful, embodied, feminine presence
To learn more about coaching and working with Mary one-on-one, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/coaching
In this episode you'll learn practical tools for developing your intuitive inner voice and tapping into your full system of Embodied Intelligence. To join the upcoming free class: The Secret Pleasures of Committing To A Goal, click here. To learn more about working with Mary one-on-one, click here.
There is tremendous pleasure in committing to a goal when what's driving you, matters to you. In today's episode you'll learn how to rewrite your story of commitment to one that feels embodied, soulful and pleasurable.
To RSVP to The Secret Pleasures of Commitment Free Class, click here.
For the full episode notes, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/46
To learn more about working with Mary one-on-one, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/coaching
In this episode Mary shares some of the most powerful and playful life lessons she learned as a NYC burlesque performer, and how you can use this inventive art form to create more fun, pleasure and confidence in your everyday.
For full show notes visit: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/45
To learn more about coaching with Mary, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/coaching
Do you feel like a communication rock star in certain areas, and like Napolean Dynamite in others? Do you tense up in groups and scuttle away from meeting new friends? Do you wonder how some people seem so at ease around other humans, and why you can't just get it together?
In today's episode, you'll learn mindset, mindfulness and embodiment techniques to experience more ease, fun and freedom in social situations.
For the full show notes, check out https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/44
To learn more about Mary's offerings, head to https://schoolofsensualliving.com/coaching.
Changing your inner dialogue changes everything. In this episode you'll learn four ways to relax your inner critic and fan the flames of an encouraging, empowered, inspired inner voice.
To learn more about Embodied Intelligence Coaching and working with me, click here: https://schoolofsensualliving.com/coaching.
Recently I heard a friend describe the experience of “falling into an unhealthy behavioral pattern.”
I found this phrasing curious.
Do we really “fall into” behaviors like sinkholes?
What makes a behavior healthy or unhealthy? Who decides what that word even means anyway?
Well, once this bloodhound senses a linguistic loophole, there is just no getting me off the scent.
Language is incredibly important, particularly when it comes to the subconscious mind.
In today’s episode you’ll learn how a simple shift in the way you speak about your behaviors can give you back the power of choice, and take you from frustrated to fabulous.
Because who doesn’t love a makeover?
Hit play, and let’s take your subconscious mind to the spa for a little fluff and buff.
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- Episode Homepage
- Leave a Review of the podcast
- Check out Embodied Intelligence Coaching
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In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to reclaim evening as a sacred soothing ritual. For full episode and show notes head to https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/39
When I was a young girl, I remember watching an episode of Leave it to Beaver 2 (you heard that right), in which the young, teen girl character goes shopping for her first bra, Mom and Grandma June in tow.
I don’t remember the details of the episode, but I do remember the feeling of being scandalized, delighted and curious beyond words about what my own future in lingerie had in store.
The first time I ever tried on a bra that actually fit, it was like the world had become my personal hot tub. In my experience, most bra wearers have no idea what a properly fitting bra really feels like, so it’s time to bring in the expert!
My good friend Kimmay Caldwell is like the Fairy Godmother of bras. In today’s episode you’ll learn:
- The spiritual significance of bras and lingerie and how to use them to adorn the temple of your body
- What a great fitting bra actually feels like and how to find one
- The link between lingerie and genuine confidence
- Where to begin as you build your collection, and the 5 bras that will make you say hurray every time you open your underwear drawer
Kimmay also has a wonderful course to become your own expert bra fitter and confidence queen, Bra Confidence & Comfort - click here to check it out! https://hurraykimmay.mykajabi.com/a/2147490992/d6nV4G3n
In this episode you'll receive over 25 ideas to create a summer of beauty, fun, meaningful moments and of course, embodied, sensual living. For a collection of treasures to inspire your summer adventures, head to http://www.schoolofsensualliving.com/summer
In this episode you'll hear personal stories, tool and tips to practice the underrated art of patience, and bring more flow into your life. To learn more about Embodied Intelligence Coaching go to www.schoolofsensualliving.com
How do we show up as ourselves in relationships, without hiding behind a mask of performance?
How can we let go of being right in every situation in exchange for something even better: being honest?
How do you express your boundaries when to do so would release a decades old fireball of emotion from your belly, and singe the eyebrows of the person in front of you?
If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, I’ve got something really special up my sleeve in today’s episode.
If want to feel assertive, confident expressive, and embodied, this is one you don’t want to miss. For show notes and links, click here. www.schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/35
To learn more about Embodied Intelligence Coaching, click here. www.schoolofsensualliving.com/coaching
In this episode you'll hear tips for creating more fun, exciting intimate friendships from the inside out. For full episode show notes head to https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/34.
To learn more about Embodied Intelligence Coaching go to https://schoolofsensualliving.com/coaching
In this episode you'll learn embodied ways to elevate your mindset, and bring more possibility, pleasure, and confidence into your life. For episode and show notes click here.
To learn more about Embodied Intelligence Coaching, click here.
Today’s episode is a delectable treat. If you’ve ever been seduced by sandalwood, charmed by a hint of cyprus, or beguiled by bergamot, you’ll love what you hear. Since the beginning of time humans have used aroma to entice, anoint and enliven the senses. But how many times have you mindlessly applied your perfume without a second thought? Today’s episode will help you elevate your fragrance ritual to an artform. For full show notes go to https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/32
As someone who has worked in many different scenarios, from Corporate Regional Manager to intermission Go-Go dancer, there are four key ways I’ve found bring more depth, fulfillment and enjoyment to work for myself and others.
I’m spilling the jellybeans on today’s episode. For full show notes and resources go to http://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/31
In this episode you'll learn from gut wellness Goddess Allison Post. Allison's approach to the belly as the core of our intuition and her gentle, loving techniques to befriend this "second brain" are life changing. For the full episode and show notes check out http://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/30.
To learn more about Allison's courses go to http://schoolofsensualliving.com/belly.
In this episode you'll learn 5 powerful ways to charge your inner magnet and use the intelligence of your body to bring more ease, delight and magic to your practice of magnetism. For full episode show notes head to www.schoolofsesnsualliving.com/blog/29
In this episode you'll learn tangible tools to turn routines into rituals, and bring the power of creation back into your own hands. For full show notes and links: http://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/28
In this episode you'll learn simple tools and ritual to bring an embodied approach to mindful living. For full episode notes and resources: http://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/27
In today’s episode, you'll learn four key tools to bringing more meaning, pleasure, and ease to your everyday cleaning rituals.
For full show notes head to http://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/26
To reserve a spot at the free class Embodied Woman, Open Heart, go to http://schoolofsensualliving.com/freeclass
Interested in booking an Embodied Intelligence Assessment? Head to www.schoolofsensualliving.com/session
For full episode notes go to www.schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/24In today’s episode we’re diving straight into the heart of the matter with The Art of Embodied Living.
Embodiment is a word that gets tossed around quite a bit these days.
What does it mean to be embodied?
Why would you want to be?
Can you be embodied without getting all airy fairy woowoo?
Why does it seem like every 3rd video I see on Instagram these days is of someone shaking to regulate their nervous system?
Great questions.
And today, I’m sharing the most select jewels from my pouch of wisdom to help you find the answers to these questions for yourself.
In this episode you’ll learn/hear:
- An example of arguing from an embodied place vs. a disembodied place, that I’m sure you can relate to
- Physical exercises to anchor a sense of safety into your body and your cells
- A recent story of how I used embodiment practices to get water from a stone in my creative life
- The statement I say about 100 times a day that helps me show up more powerfully in relationships, decision making, and life in general
- Bonus: my new favorite brand of luxury candles!
I hope you enjoy this first foray into season 2 as much as I loved recording it!
With Love,
Mary
For full episode notes go to www.schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/24
In the season one finale, you'll learn the sensual secrets kept by womyn who possesses that special, sought after "je ne sais quoi". Through everyday rituals, simple body language shifts, sensory attunements and more, you'll learn how to amplify your feminine sensual presence, and cast your own unique sensory spell. For the full show notes and links from the episode, check out www.schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/23
About a year ago, after experiencing some increasingly bothersome hormonal symptoms, I received a diagnosis of PCOS - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. My doctor advised me that if I wanted to improve the condition on my own without birth control or other medications, I might want to consider losing weight.
That statement is loaded for anyone, but especially for people recovering from disordered eating, as I have been for 20 years.
I felt into her recommendation, and was surprised by what I discovered. I wanted relief from these hormonal symptoms. Maybe, just maybe, I thought, I could experiment with re-entering the fitness and diet maze on my own terms, with the wisdom I’ve acquired over the past 20 years of recovery at my side.
I embarked on a journey of re-orienting to nutrition and exercise in a program that I loved, with a mild hope that any weight loss would help relieve my symptoms. I had a surprisingly empowering experience, and in the process, I lost 20 lbs.
A few weeks ago, I recorded an episode of the podcast called “Things I Learned From Losing 20 lbs.”, chronicling what I learned through this process, including the surprising shame that comes with weight loss when in eating disorder recovery.
I received some great feedback about the episode, including some important critiques that by centering weight loss in the title and connecting weight with health, I was playing into a harmful idea that weight and health are related.
I called my friend Isabel Foxen Duke, founder of the Center for Weight Neutral Coaching, and asked her if she’d be willing to talk to me on the podcast about my potential blind spots on the subject. She agreed, and I’m very excited to share that conversation with you today.
You’ll hear about:
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The medical industry’s agenda when it comes to weight loss, and what my doctor should have said regarding treatment of my condition, instead of “lose weight.”
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The ties between the diet industry, white supremacy and capitalism, and how diets are precisely designed to fail so that we will keep buying them
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Resources to begin a sustainable journey of re-orienting to health at every size
In this episode you'll learn how to take your regular beauty routine and upgrade it to a ritual of reverence.
Show Notes & Links: www.schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/21
Self Massage Course: www.schoolofsensualliving.com/massage
When it comes to eating well, there are as many opinions about how to do it as there are varieties of food. In this episode we'll explore how to restore a creative, pleasurable, joyful relationship with food and cooking through the power of your sensuality.
For episode and show notes: www.schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/20
For a full list of resources mentioned on the podcast go to www.schoolofsensualliving.com/book
In this episode you'll learn 5 of the pillars of Sensual Living. Each of these pillars gives you a simple approach to sensuality from the inside out, bringing more pleasure, presence, and sensual aliveness to your everyday.
For full episode notes go to www.schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/19
The Sacred Pause. That moment where we slow down and collect ourselves, letting what's false fall away and what is real and true to remain. The Sacred Pause may happen intentionally, like taking a deep breath between ending your workday and making dinner. Or it may be forced upon you, through things such as an illness, or a loss. In this episode, Mary shares four ways you can practice taking the Sacred Pause in your everyday, making the pauses that naturally happen in life feel more fertile, more enjoyable, and more easy to embrace. For the full episode notes go to www.schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/18
In this episode you'll meet the dynamic Rodrick Covington - activist, performer and founder of Core Rhythm Fitness. You'll hear Rodrick's unique approach to fitness as a form of radical self love, navigating change with bravery and commitment, and bringing divinely guided purpose to all you do.
For links and show notes go to www.schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/17
To learn more about Rodrick go to www.corerhythmfitness.net
What helps your unique body and biology feel relaxed and at ease? Is it walking through an art gallery? Shopping for fresh food to create a delicious meal? Dressing up for a date with a dear friend?
While techniques like breathing and meditation are wonderful for managing stress, they only provide relief to one facet of the needs of your nervous system. In today's episode, you'll learn how to care for your system beyond the basics of rest and activation, and tend the garden of your mind/body connection with beauty, creativity and femininity.
To see the episode page and show notes, click here. https://schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/16
To learn more about Embodied Intelligence Coaching, click here. https://schoolofsensualliving.com/coaching
In this episode, you'll learn how to access more of your potential, heal your mind/body connection, increase your tolerance for risk, and become a better steward of your unique body through tending the garden of your nervous system.
You'll also learn about a special, one-time only coaching incubator being offered at a reduced rate. Head over to www.schoolofsensualliving.com/coaching to learn more.
One thing that all great leaders have in common is their resilience. But how does one become resilient without becoming hardened? How do you stay strong during times of acute pain? How do we become resilient and remain sensitive, vulnerable, and open hearted? In today's episode you'll learn how to work with your nervous system's wisdom to cultivate this sought after skill. You'll hear about:
• Lessons in resilience from nature, with love
• The way your body is naturally built for resilience, and how to activate this superpower
• Tools for staying present in your body during triggering or challenging events
• A mantra for opening new pathways as an alternative to fight/flight/freeze
Check out www.schoolofsensualliving.com/blog/14 for show notes and episode details.
The day after the debate, I received a 5 minute voice note from a dear friend titled “A Request for Allyship.” It was extremely moving and powerful. So moving, I asked my friend if I could share it with you, to which she agreed.
I was going to say this message spurred me into action, but spurred isn’t the right word. It called and inspired me into our mutual liberation. I’m honored and grateful to share it with you today. www.schooolofsensualliving.com/blog/13
Where do you feel the sensation of sacredness? Today on the podcast, you'll hear the deep, soulful, vibrant story of one woman's journey to finding an impenetrable, invulnerable, unstoppable source of divine energy within herself.
Kim Simms is the founder of Naked Yoga Goddess, where she teaches female bodied people how to "Bring Sacredness to Nakedness™️" through an embodied, immersive, sensual yoga experience.
In this episode you'll hear about:
- How to use vulnerability as a gateway to your most invulnerable source of power
- Cultivating a feminine spiritual practice that is soulful, sensual, and glamorous
- Ways to stay grounded and breathing during times of chaos
- How grief can be a sacred mirror to wholeness and self love
- The yoga of self-ownership and visibility in a world that does not value black lives
- How to bring "shukra"; a rich, feminine, sensual aliveness to life's blessings and challenges
- Ways to stop compartmentalizing yourself and your sensuality, and show up as a fully whole, healthy, vibrant alive human being
For this episode & the show notes, click here.
To check out Kim's website, click here.
For the first 20ish years of my life, I dieted and exercised relentlessly, consumed by self obsession around weight. For the next 20ish years, I swore off anything having to relate to diet and exercise, to the point of what I experienced as self neglect and self abandonment.
As Glennon Doyle would say “Rebellion can be as much of a cage as obedience.”
In today’s podcast, I’m sharing my journey around finding the middle path.
You’ll hear about:
🌸 The surprising shame that can come with weight loss
🌸 How different types of exercise can heal different types of trauma
🌸 A way of setting goals in any area of of your life that’s rooted in soulful feeling and embodiment
www.schoolofsensualliving.com
Do you find slowing down to be elusive, despite your best intentions? Do you feel unable to do anything but go numb at the end of a long day? Do you wish you could feel more present, awake, and "there" in your everyday? In this episode you'll learn how to work with your body, your thoughts and your nervous system to set a kinder, more gentle, more sustainable pace in your day, leading to greater presence and satisfaction in your life. www.schoolofsensualliving.com
Is your patience about as thin as a piece of dental floss? Do you feel tortured by unmet desires? Even when your dreams and desires are met, do you have a hard time taking them in, savoring them, and enjoying them? If so, there is a whole hidden valley of delight you have been missing out on called: Anticipation. In this episode Mary shares the 3 stages of a desire, and will how to make phase one, anticipation, a lasting experience of pleasure and satisfaction. www.schoolofsensualliving.com
How do we create more luxury in our everyday? In this episode, Mary shares what she's observed are the 5 universal traits of luxury, along with practical tips on how to recreate them in your everyday life, no matter your budget. www.schoolofsensualliving.com
Does your inner dialogue ever take on the tone of a schoolyard bully? In this episode you'll learn how to coax your inner voice into a more loving, compassionate, understanding place to experience less fear, more confidence and greater resilience. www.schoolofsensualliving.com
Seduction is the art of attraction through authenticity. This episode is a bouquet of tips and stories to harness your natural powers of attraction, and deeply enjoy the dance of magnetizing your desires. www.schoolofsensualliving.com
Do you struggle with telling the difference between impulse and true desire? Do you ever feel vagueness or confusion when asked what you want? Do you have a hard time trusting what you want? In this episode you'll learn how to bring more creative, empowering, esteem-boosting energy into your life through Desire.
In this episode we explore the 5 Essential Truths of Easy, Effortless Style.
You'll learn he one trait all people with great style having in common (and it's available to everyone), why style can sometimes feel overwhelming and how to start playing with it in a way that feels fun and easy, how to use beauty and style to create a re-set for your nervous system, and where to look for a renewable resource of energy and inspiration that never runs out. www.schoolofsensualliving.com
In this episode Mary interviews author Susie Sourwine on creating a sustainable, earth based relationship to feminine sensuality, working with life's rhythms, simple pleasures and joyful solitude. www.schoolofsensualliving.com
How do you trust your body when you can't tell truth from trigger? In this episode you'll learn how to expand your emotional intelligence and make more authentic, self-aware choices by interpreting the sensations of your body.
In this episode you’ll learn how to redefine your relationship to sensuality as the simple practice of using your senses to be present in your body. Mary shares 5 ways to expand sensual awareness in everyday activities to feel more alive, awake and embodied in your life.
Come to your Senses, The School of Sensual Living™ Podcast, is a place to explore how to live bravely and beautifully through the wisdom of your body. Each week you’ll hear inspiring lessons on pleasure, mindfulness, femininity, magnetism, beauty, art, somatic healing, presence, intimacy, and of course, everyday sensuality. When you are numb to the messages of your body, it’s easy to forget what you really want and need, what’s really important in life, how to be with and take care of one another. If numbness is how we forget, this podcast is a place to come to your senses, and remember. www.schoolofsensualliving.com